The 10-3-2-1 Sleep Method: A Middle-Aged Woman’s Countdown to Sanity

By Sharon Brandwein, Sep 28, 2025

“Work, especially cognitively demanding tasks, can keep your brain in a state of alertness,” said Alex Dimitriu, MD, a dual board-certified in psychiatry and sleep medicine physician. “Your brain cannot go from 100 mph to zero quickly. Stepping away from work-related stress well before lights out helps signal to your brain that it’s time to wind down.” According to the 10-3-2-1 method, two hours is the sweet spot.

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