10 Tips to Help You Sleep Faster at Night
7. Visualization & Guided Imagery.
Using mental imagery can replace anxious thoughts with calm and relaxation, speeding up the sleep process.
- Picture a relaxing scene, such as a quiet beach, a peaceful forest, or floating gently on a river.
- Engage all your senses—imagine the sound of waves crashing, the smell of the forest, or the feel of a cool breeze.
Harvard researchers found that visualization can help people fall asleep up to 20 minutes faster by calming the mind and promoting deep relaxation.
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