Lots of us are having a bit of trouble sleeping well right now. Here's a tried and trusted technique to help you drift off more easily... When you get into bed lie down and take a few deep breaths, and tell yourself the day is over, and it's ok to be calm now. Next, move through the muscle groups of the body, and simply tense them, then relax them, focusing on the sensations of tension and relaxation as you go. Start with the feet, tense the muscles of the feet and toes, hold a few seconds, then relax, paying full attention to the sensations of tension and relaxation. If you find your mind wandering off, simply bring it back to the area of the body you're working with. Then work upwards slowly through the calves, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, back, shoulders, arms, hands, finishing by scrunching up the muscles of the face, and releasing (remembering the small muscles around the eyes and the forehead). You should find yourself relaxed and ready to snooze if you make it to the end without falling asleep! “There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep.” ― Homer, The Odyssey
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