The document outlines 125 ways for the team "Enablers" to address stress-related sleeping problems generated from a brainstorming session applying the "6 thinking hats" methodology. The team was surprised to come up with 125 ways to tackle the issue, which are then listed. Suggestions include forgiving oneself and others, reducing worrying and overanalyzing, relaxing activities like yoga, spending time with pets, meditating, and maintaining a positive perspective.

1. Assignment:
Challenge Assumption 2
100 Ways to sleep
Team: Enablers

2. Background of Sleep Problem
• Sometimes we get lots of stress & this stress
might cause sleeping problems.
• So team "enablers" decided
to address issue of Stress
related sleeping problem.

3. Methodology & Outcome
• As per the learning of “6 thinking hats” we arranged
a brainstorming session with 7 team members
• Ideas were generated in this discussion
• Our objective was to find at leasst 100 ways
to tackle this issue
• We were surprised to
see 125 ways to address
this issue.

4. 100 ways to address
1. Forgive yourself for every mistake you’ve ever made.
2. Forgive others for their offenses against you.
3. Stop obsessing over things you can’t control.
4. Take breaks often to clear you mind.
5. Think positive.
6. Stop over analyzing.
7. Stop judging what others do or don’t do.
8. Learn to say no.
9. Start thinking new things.
10. Give yourself some approval.

5. 100 ways to address
11. Stop being a perfectionist and move on.
12. Let go of trying to control everything.
13. Don’t get emotionally invested in every little argument.
14. Quit agonizing over decisions you’ve made.
15. Remember that almost everything is temporary.
16. Ask yourself: Will it matter? If not, let it go.
17. Find reasons to laugh out loud several times a day.
18. Stop taking things personally, it’s not
always about you!
19. Don’t compare yourself to others.
Life is not a contest.
20. Smile at yourself.

6. 100 ways to address
21. Start conversation with a positive thought with person.
22. Don’t worry about things that happened.
23. Quit reacting.
24. Go to gym.
25. Don’t trade sleep for work.
26. Listen music.
27. Express gratitude for the things in your life.
28. Go for long walk.
29. Do Yoga.
30. Play with pets.

7. 100 ways to address
31. Watch TV.
32. Listen to music that calms your soul and carries you
away.
33. Read book.
34. Play with children.
35. Go to the beach or river and soak up the negative ions.
36. Do something nice with beggar.
37. Support your wife in kitchen.
38. Tell people how much you love them
39. Count your blessings.
40. Eliminate unnecessary comments.

8. 100 ways to address
41. Don’t allow others to make you feel pressured.
42. Stop creating unnecessary drama.
43. Take 10 slow, deep breaths every hour on the hour.
44. Talk to your parents.
45. Consciously relax every muscle in your body at bed
time.
46. Do meditation.
47. Do gratitude review.
48. Play indoor games.
49. Laugh at yourself.
50. Go to temple or church.

9. 100 ways to address
51. Make peace of mind a high priority in your life.
52. Find ways to express your concern.
53. Eat healthy food.
54. Hang out with happy people.
55. Stop complaining.
56. Don’t use words like stressed out, worried, or pressured.
57. Take action to resolve issue.
58. Maintain you energy levels
and you will be stress less.
59. Sing your favourite songs.
60. Watch cartoon.

10. 100 ways to address
61. Sit alone in room and do introspection.
62. Read for pleasure and relaxation.
63. Go for spa.
64. Inhale calm, exhale tension.
65. Go for massage.
66. Don’t take caffeine.
67. Don’t take alcohol.
68. If it’s not your problem get out of the way.
69. Go back to your hobby.
70. Don’t gossip or discuss with anyone.

11. 100 ways to address
71. Laugh out loud.
72. Be realistic with the pressure and accept it.
73. Talk to old friend.
74. Don’t over focus.
75. Maintain an optimistic perspective.
76. Don’t sweat the small stuff.
77. Be reasonable to yourself.
78. Accept that everything takes longer
than you think.
79. Write letter to old friends.
80. Stop trying to worry too much.

12. 100 ways to address
81. Never argue with yourself.
82. Adopt a stress free attitude.
83. Remember that negative life lessons have great value.
84. Counter stress with positive words and actions.
85. When you’re feeling down count your blessing.
86. Go and watch motivational videos on You Tube.
87. Control over expectation.
88. Remember; first come the fear then the
blessing.
89. Don’t stress out trying to get everyone
to agree with you.
90. Stay away from the negative thoughts

13. 100 ways to address
91.Encourage others.
92. Live in the present instead of longing for the past.
93. View situation as an opportunity to build relation.
94. Break thinking chains.
95. Plan for tomorrow.
96. Believe that if it doesn’t kill you it will make you stronger.
97. Talk positive to yourself.
98. Life isn’t always fair but it is still a gift, practice gratitude.
99. Dissociate yourself from the root
cause
100. Enjoy being

14. 100 ways to address
101. Try aromatherapy
102. Adjust lighting
103. Create a collection of things you love
104. Reframe the problem
105. Meditate on positive words
106. Practice positive affirmations
107. Take responsibility for your thoughts
108. Have realistic expectations
109. Visualize the outcome you desire
110. Work a puzzle/game

15. 100 ways to address
111. Play an instrument
112. Dance
113. Soak your feet in warm water
114. Enjoy a steamy bubble bath
115. Practice deep breathing
116. Go see a movie comedy
117. Use mental imagery of success
118. Get a haircut and enjoy the wash
119. Email an old friend
120. Star gaze
121. Spend a few hours boating/yachting
122. Take a scenic drive
123. Build a sandcastle
124. Go out to dinner
125. Window shop