Why do sleep stories work for some people but not me?

Sleep stories work by occupying your mind with something low-stakes, preventing rumination. They’re basically bedtime stories for adults. But they fail when your mind is louder than the story. If you’re replaying a work conflict or planning tomorrow’s to-do list, a narrative about a train journey through Scotland can’t compete with the urgency of your thoughts. Stories also require passive listening — some brains need active engagement (like following breath counts or body relaxation sequences) to disengage from their own thought loops. StillMind creates sleep sessions based on what’s actually on your mind, addressing it directly rather than trying to distract you from it.