Many people have asked for & benefited from a relaxation technique I came up with years ago. I hope it helps you. Get ready for bed, however you normally do, brush teeth, PJ's all that good stuff. Turn everything off, no lights, no music... Dark and Quiet room.
Lay Down
Close your eyes and take three deep breaths; in through your nose, out through your mouth, really slow. Each breath getting deeper.
Now as you lay there you are going to work from you toes to your head. Visualize relaxing each toe; really truly relaxing; feel the muscles loosen. Keep breathing slow and deep.
Work your way up your body, breathing and relaxing. This is to be your only thought and focus ~ breathing and relaxing. If other thoughts creep in start over. Three deep breaths and relax your toes.
Do this as much as you need to, until you are completely relaxed and sleeping.
In time you can use this technique whenever you feel under stress.
BREATHE :)
Relaxation is wonderful. We don't do it enough, We dash around, stressed, when we could be calm and still and centred.
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