The non-physical challenge I face most frequently is insomnia. It is very persistent. But I have begun taking small steps in overcoming this challenge.

1. Turn off all social media at least one hour before bed.
2. Discontinue all mental activities at least one hour before bed (this includes reading books, studies, working on issues/problems, or online activities, etc.).
3. Avoiding physically challenging activities at least one hour before bed.
4. Perform 9p.m. routine (making sure all the doors and windows are locked, car locked)
5. Perform bedtime routine (washing face, brushing teeth, brushing hair, applying cologne, etc.)
6. Check my phone alarms and alerts.
7. Refuse to use phone after I get into bed.
8. Get up out of bed when the alarm sounds (usually 7 a.m.)

It took me about 2 weeks of deliberate effort to finally begin doing these things consistently. I started with just one or two of these and then added others as I began to identify more things that were making it difficult to fall asleep.

These steps have proven very effective in helping me fall asleep at a reasonable hour (before midnight). I have noticed that getting up when the alarm sounds (regardless of when I fell asleep) gives me more energy throughout the day. This really works for me.

What is your biggest non-physical challenge, and how do you overcome it?