Welcome to Bedtime Stories for Grownups, in which nothing much happens.

You feel good, and then you fall asleep.

I'm Catherine Nikolai.

I write and read all the stories you hear on Nothing Much Happens.

Audio Engineering is by Bob Wittersheim.

My book, also called Nothing Much Happens, is available wherever books are sold.

Thank you for your support.

Every episode is someone's first, so I like to say a bit about how this works.

I'm going to tell you a story, and the story is a place to rest your mind.

It's a soft landing spot after whatever your day was. Just by listening,

you'll shift your brain activity and train yourself to sleep consistently. This improves with

time, so be patient if you're new to this.

I'll tell the story twice, and I'll go a little bit slower the second time through.

If you wake later in the night, don't hesitate to listen again. You'll go right back to sleep.

If you're listening, you know self-care is vital for overall wellness, but it can be hard to prioritize yourself and ask for what you need.

If you're a veteran going through a tough time, there are people who want to listen and help with no pressure or judgment.

Dial 988, then press 1. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net or text 835 to reach the veterans crisis line.

Responders are ready to support you no matter what you're going through.

Okay.

That's time.

Turn out the light.

Set aside anything you've been looking at.

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