Module 3: Finding a Rhythm That Works
Sleep gets harder when your days feel out of sync.
In this module, we look at how your brain uses rhythm and consistency to decide when it’s time to slow down — and why sleep often feels worse when routines drift, even if you’re exhausted.
You’ll learn why wake-up time matters more than bedtime, how late stimulation quietly shifts your body clock, and why forcing sleep rarely works. Screens are mentioned here as part of the picture — not as a problem to fix yet, but as something that affects timing and alertness.
This module isn’t about strict routines or rules. It’s about understanding how your brain responds to predictability, and how small anchors can make sleep feel easier without feeling controlled.
Written and narrated by Mark Taylor - North Bedfordshire CAMHS Service - East London NHS Foundation Trust.
In this module, we look at how your brain uses rhythm and consistency to decide when it’s time to slow down — and why sleep often feels worse when routines drift, even if you’re exhausted.
You’ll learn why wake-up time matters more than bedtime, how late stimulation quietly shifts your body clock, and why forcing sleep rarely works. Screens are mentioned here as part of the picture — not as a problem to fix yet, but as something that affects timing and alertness.
This module isn’t about strict routines or rules. It’s about understanding how your brain responds to predictability, and how small anchors can make sleep feel easier without feeling controlled.
Written and narrated by Mark Taylor - North Bedfordshire CAMHS Service - East London NHS Foundation Trust.
Creators and Guests
Writer
Mark Taylor
Mark has been a qualified Mental Health Nurse for over 3 decades. He has exclusively worked within the field of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS). Mark currently holds the position of Lead Mental Health Nurse within the North Bedfordshire CAMHS Crisis and Home Treatment Team at East London NHS Foundation Trust.
