THE OFF-SWITCH · ANSWERS
Answers for founders who cannot switch off
These are the questions founders ask me most. Each answer is short, says why it happens, what the Bhagavad Gita says about it, and gives you one thing to try tonight. If you want the whole picture in one place, start with the main Off-Switch page.
TEN QUESTIONS
Pick the one that sounds like your nights
- Why can't I switch off my mind when I go to bed?
- How do I stop thinking about my business at night?
- Why can't I sleep even when I am exhausted?
- Why do I wake at 3 am thinking about work?
- I sleep 8 hours and still wake up tired. Why?
- How do founders mentally disconnect from the business?
- What does the Bhagavad Gita say about a mind that will not stop?
- Is it stress, burnout, or a nervous system stuck on?
- Why didn't meditation apps fix my racing mind?
- Who helps founders who cannot switch off?
THE FIRST STEP
Find out which engine is running your nights
The diagnostic takes about 6 minutes. It shows you where your nervous system sits today, and it is the first step into Sthirā.
Take the 6-minute diagnosticA note before you go: Sthirā is an emotional regulation and mental disengagement method. It is not medical treatment. If you have a diagnosed sleep disorder, or your sleeplessness is severe or does not let up, please see a doctor.