Suppose you’re one of the millions of students who struggle with insomnia. In that case, you may find your mind racing with the thought of school and your body tossing and turning when you want to be asleep.
With the right approach, you can reliably fall asleep within a matter of minutes. One of the keys to smoothly falling asleep is relaxation. Research shows that the relaxation response is a physiological process that positively affects both the mind and body.
By reducing stress and anxiety, the relaxation response can enable you to drift off to sleep peacefully. Our step-by-step guides offer proven relaxation methods that may help with insomnia and other sleep problems.
Take A Deep Breath
What is causing you stress? In today’s day and age, we have many factors contributing to our sleepless nights. School, Friends, Relationships, Family- the list could go on. You might find yourself being overwhelmed, unable to cope with problems piling on your shoulders.
Take a deep breath and practice Controlled Breathing. It is a series of slow, deep breaths that can enable a sense of calm. This method, also known as pranayama breathing, is believed to help reduce stress in the nervous system and may prepare the brain for sleep by reducing excitatory stimulus.
- Inhale slowly and gently through your nose.
- Exhale slowly and gently through your mouth.
- Count up. You can count each breath or each cycle of inhalation and exhalation, whichever comes more naturally to you.
Remember to prioritise your mental health. Chances are, the issue you are worried about would no longer matter in five years. Give yourself a break!
Calm Your Senses
Take a warm shower. Play a relaxing playlist found on YouTube and practice Imagery.
Imagery is a mental exercise you can do to calm your senses before bed. To practice imagery, picture a peaceful and happy image from your past and try to “paint” the picture in your mind, down to the very most minor details.
You will find yourself in ultimate peace and happiness. Paint your thoughts with positive memories; everyone deserves to feel happy.
Spritz Some ClovMist Pillow Mist
Put on your favourite pair of pajamas and tuck yourself in bed. Spray a few drops of your ideal ClovMist relaxing Pillow Mists to aid the process. Happy Sleeping!
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