Hazard High School Video - for example, you're more likely to be productive sitting at your desk than sitting on your couch your brain associates your desk with work so sitting at your desk improves your mindset in the same way you want your brain to associate your bed with sleep if you build a strong mental association simply lying in bed will help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer each time you work browse or watch tv in bed you're weakening that mental association you're teaching your brain that your bed isn't just for sleeping so try to avoid your bed throughout the day