Today’s Solutions: August 16, 2026

There are many myths about sleep, which end up disrupting our slumber. For starters, people think that having sleep problems is normal. Or they think that sleep medication is their only hope. However, there are well-researched strategies, which don’t involve taking pills and can have lasting benefits. That’s because these strategies are about targeting beliefs and adopting healthy habits. Below, Amy K. Mistler, Ph.D, a psychologist who specializes in treating insomnia, shared her suggestions. “A…

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