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Calm Your Mind: Dr. Khan's Sleep Aid Technique

2/18/2026

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  • Dr. Amir Khan describes cognitive shuffling, a sleep-aid method that calms an active mind by visualizing objects for each letter of a random word.
  • He explains stress prevents sleep by keeping the brain alert and recommends neutral words like bed or dream to avoid emotional associations.
  • The author humorously recounts a disagreement with her husband over suitable words, illustrating the practical challenges of applying the technique.