The phrase “sleep like a baby” is widely believed to mean experiencing excellent sleep.

Here’s how to help yourself be able to do it.

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Thats because many babies arent, in fact, good sleepers.

So what does itactuallymean to sleep like a baby?

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clinical psychologist and co-host of theMind In Viewpodcast

But as for what sleeping like a baby means like in reality?

It depends upon the parent you ask, Dr. Winter jokes.

Cue: You, having difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.

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If youre anxious and on edge, it can be harder to slow down and relax the body.

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Heres What a Sleep Doctor Thinks

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So, how do you know stress or anxiety could be compromising your ability to sleep like a baby?

Dr. Winter says to look for the following six signs.

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clinical psychologist and co-host of theMind In Viewpodcast

If it were easy, wed all just… do it, right?

And then, youll be all the more likely to peacefully sleep, like a baby.

Anxiety is a medical problem, Dr. Winter points out.

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Seek help for it if your own measures are not successful.

We all deserve a restful nights sleep.

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