Hi Melissa,

It could very well be the stress of the deadlines. Once those are out of the way and you still have “monkey-mind” when trying to sleep or waking up from sleep, see if you can change the script so your body/mind has something new to ponder.

Ideas:

An alarm with meditative/spa music
Jump out of bed immediately singing something
Exercise
Sleeping in a different room
Prayer
Yoga

During the day try therapy or meditation to change the script of the negative thoughts. Or simply go on a good old fashioned vacation to get away. Even by yourself for the weekend!!

Blessings,

Inky