Try this as you fall asleep tonight

I probably don’t have to tell you this, but I’m going to anyway so you have reassurance you’re not alone.

When you’re a naturally caffeinated person, it seems like your mind actually speeds up at night when you lay your head down to fall asleep.

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Yep, I know, Reader. It happens to me too.

So years ago I started saying some affirmations as I fell asleep to remind my body mind it was safe to settle and let sleep do the integration work of the day for me.

One of these affirmations I said to my youngest when she was 6 weeks old the night before I went back to teaching at 5 AM and she slept through the night.

I started saying it to her every night as I put her to bed, and from that point on she slept through the night (you'll find it below).

Yep, the power of suggestion is strong, especially when you are tired.

That’s why I turned the affirmations I started saying to myself into a nifty little meditation that you could listen to as you fall asleep.

I recorded two different versions… you decide which you prefer.

Falling Asleep When Your Mind Won’t Slow Down

I Am Calm Sleep Affirmations For Overthinking And Worry

These will take you to the Insight Timer app (or your app store to download it), where I’m now hosting my recorded content. It’s totally free (with no ads!) and gives you access to tens of thousands of other teachers and their content as well.

If things like streaks keep you motivated to get into apps, then start using this one for your mental and spiritual health… it will track time spent listening to or watching meditations, talks or practices, and has a built in timer to use when doing your own mindfulness practices (including walking🚶‍♀️‍➡️) so you don’t lose your streak.

I pay for the Plus Membership option because I like having access to all the features and courses that aren’t otherwise free, but for years the free plan served me. I believe it will you, too.

OK, that’s a glimpse of how I invite simple mindfulness into my daily routine, now it’s your turn to practice your own.

🎧Grab your earbuds.
🛌Take a listen as you climb into bed.
😴Sleep well.

I’d love to have your follow or rating and review on Insight Timer as well if you feel called to do so.

Cheers,

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I fall asleep quickly and easily and sleep soundly through the night.

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