What do I do to get calm before I go to sleep or just try to relax?
Great question ... Improve sleep by relaxing deeply and embedding positive messages. Everyone needs to develop practices to help with harnessing calm. It is very helpful to establish a practice just before sleep or whenever you are trying to rest that will trigger a state of peace and calm in your body and mind.
The trouble is that as soon as you try to slow down you may find that this is the exact moment when you feel the worst sensations or stress and business in your mind. The reason is that you have no distractions and all of a sudden you come face to face with the ongoing strain that your body/mind is experiencing every moment.
So this is a different Ask Dr Anna episode because I want to share with you a deeper and longer exercise (just over 20 minutes!) for harnessing calm, settling your body and training your mind to embed positive messages about a greater sense of peace while releasing old fears and concerns - allowing you to learn to remain in the ever present moment more steady in your mind and more at peace in your body.
You can do this exercise just before you go to sleep or anytime that you need to rest and restore. Practicing this exercise for 30 days can help you to restore your body and mind giving you a sense of relief from the ongoing pressures, stress and strain that you have struggled with daily.
Find a comfortable & quiet place where you won't be disturbed - have blanket and pillows nearby if you need warmth or some support for your knees. Some people find that listening is best with earphones so you may want to see if you prefer this.
So that is the challenge, for the next 30 days, before you go to sleep or during the day is you feel you need to rest - turn this on and practice. Then let us know how you are doing with the practice.
Disclaimer - This practice is not meant to replace professional help for your concerns, symptoms or condition. Please stop if you find it is causing any discomfort. This exercise is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
