Month: March 2026

What is the Cognitive Shuffle? The Cognitive Shuffle is a simple sleep-onset technique developed by Dr. Luc P. Beaudoin, a cognitive scientist who studies the brain’s transition from wakefulness into sleep. Beaudoin first described the technique, which he originally termed serial diverse imagining, in a 2013 paper at Simon Fraser University. Read more

Overthinking and negative self-talk can quickly spiral into anxiety and rumination. When thoughts feel repetitive, self-critical, or urgent, it can seem as though your mind is working against you. Learning evidence-based strategies to create psychological distance can help calm anxiety and restore perspective. Read more