How do I get back to sleep when I wake at 3am and can't drift off?

First, resist checking the clock or your phone, which pulls you into alertness. Keep the lights low, stay lying down, and give your mind one gentle anchor, like the slow rhythm of your breath or a soft guiding voice, instead of chasing sleep. If your thoughts start racing, let them pass without following them. StillMind offers short practices made for the middle of the night, designed to ease you back toward rest without fully waking you up.