Jacob is trying to go to sleep. So, he tries to keep his eyes open (in the dark)and stay awake as long as possible. This allows sleep to overtake him unexpectedly and lowers performance anxiety. This technique is known as

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Paradoxical intention is a cognitive technique that involves trying to engage in the feared behavior or outcome. In the context of insomnia, it means trying to stay awake instead of trying to fall asleep, which can reduce performance anxiety about sleeping and thus make sleep come more easily.

Jacob Is Trying to Go to Sleep