Start
- Find a quiet place where you can sit up straight and comfortably, such as the edge of your bed, the floor, or a chair.
- Close your eyes and focus on your breathing or another focal point to be fully present.
- Relax your body by loosening your shoulders, loosening your jaw, and softening your eyebrows.
Mindful meditation to help you fall asleep
The only thing worse than not being able to sleep is lying awake and wondering why you can’t sleep in the morning. One Days of the week when you need to get up early. Sound familiar?
There can be many reasons why your brain and body need rest. Maybe it’s your anxiety regurgitating all the interactions you had that day, or even years ago (yes you really said that out loud to them) or your daily stressors come at you full throttle in the middle of the night. Whatever it is, our bodies are literally obligated to release those worries and put them to bed so that we can replenish our energy and stay physically and mentally healthy.
The amount of sleep you need depends on your age, but the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Society for Sleep Research recommend that adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night.
This sleep meditation will help you visualize light entering your body. It seems counterintuitive before bed, but imagine this light filling every cell of your body with warmth, relaxation, and peace. Slowly let your consciousness dissolve into those feelings until you settle into a deep sleep.
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