Below, find the how-to.
“As you do that, you trigger the soothing parasympathetic autonomic system andhelp your body relax.”
Plus, focusing on your breath may inherently turn your attention away from worrisome thoughts.
While youre helping your body relax, acknowledge any negative or stressful thoughts that may bubble up.
“And that can help people get to sleep.”
Feel free to utilize other sleep-enhancing tools to make this step easier, too.