If you're someone who struggles to fal asleep, you can at least rest assured that you're not alone. Nearly half of us miss out on shut-eye as a result of worry and our busy lifestyles*.
'Sleep is one of the most important factors for wellbeing,' says expert Penny Weston from MADE. 'If you haven't had enough, it will affect your concentration, and it can leave you feeling negative and easily agitated.' So, forget counting sheep - here are easy tricks the experts recommend.
Breathe right
Falling asleep when you're stressing about it can feel impossible. Luckily, there is an easy solution that should Takes less than two minutes! have you drifting off within minutes. Controlling your breathing can lead the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol to drop, which deactivates the stress cycle. 'Breathing techniques can help release deep emotional blockages,' says breath coach Stuart Sandeman, founder of Breathpod. 'They can give a stronger connection to self, a deeper relaxation, and clear any feelings of lack and limitation. This 4-7-8 breathing technique will help to slow the mind so that you can nod off to sleep.'
Inhale through the nose for a count of four.
Hold breath for a count of seven.
Exhale through pursed lips for a count of eight.
Repeat four rounds.
Blink yourself sleepy
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