You're exhausted, but the moment your head hits the pillow, your mind decides it's time to replay the day, plan tomorrow, and solve every problem under the sun. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Discover what Ayurveda teaches about the nervous system, why restful sleep begins long before bedtime, and a few simple rhythms that can help your body remember how to rest.

Motherhood asks so much of us, yet caring for ourselves often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. Here's why running on empty has become so common—and how Ayurveda helped me find another way.