| Getting good sleep is essential for a good quality of life. | | | | to relaxation. |
| People who suffer from sleep disturbances like | | | | 2. Evaluate your sleep environment. Make the |
| difficulty falling asleep or waking up in the night can | | | | bedroom a quiet haven for rest. The hum of a |
| benefit from being self hypnotised before bed. | | | | computer, light from a bedside clock or are |
| The Importance of Good Sleep | | | | environmental disturbances that could reduce the |
| Lack of sleep can lead to all sorts of unpleasant | | | | quality of your deep sleep. Use a sleep mask and ear |
| effects and interfere with enjoyment of life. People | | | | plugs if you have no control over environmental |
| who are regularly deprived of sleep often experience: | | | | factors. |
| • Reduced concentration | | | | 3. Go to bed self hypnotised. Many people go to bed |
| • Poor memory | | | | with a "to do" list still running through their minds keeping |
| • Reduced motor coordination | | | | the brain in an adrenaline-fueled state that will never |
| • Weakened immune systems | | | | bring good sleep. Self-hypnosis is a simple, effective |
| Reasons for Sleeplessness | | | | way to calm the mind before sleeping. |
| The cause is most often linked to poor sleep patterns | | | | Steps To Relaxation Through Self-Hynposis: |
| is stress, which can be a result of: | | | | • Lay on your back and close your eyes and |
| • overworking | | | | arms naturally at your sides. |
| • troubling psychological baggage | | | | • Inhale deeply from the abdomen and count |
| • financial troubles | | | | to eight. Exhale slowly as you count to eight again. |
| • other stressful factors | | | | Repeat for several rounds. |
| Loss of sleep due to stress is common. A survey by | | | | • Flex and release every muscle sequentially. |
| the Better Sleep Council found that 51 percent of | | | | Begin with your toes and work your way up, focusing |
| Americans report that stress regularly disturbs their | | | | on each muscle group. |
| sleep. Sporadic episodes of insomnia can be | | | | • Remain focused on relaxing. Don't allow your |
| overcome with simple techniques of hypnosis. | | | | mind to wander. As thoughts arise, drop them and |
| Individuals who become self hypnotised before bed | | | | return your focus to your breath. |
| are relaxed and enjoy quality, deep sleep. | | | | • Count down from ten and imagine yourself |
| How to Get Better Sleep | | | | descending into deeper relaxation as you go through |
| These three steps are a great start to improving your | | | | each number. Don't rush through the numbers; enjoy |
| quality of sleep. If your sleeplessness persists, see | | | | relaxing into each one. |
| your doctor for a complete health evaluation and | | | | • By the time you reach "one," you should feel |
| further guidance. | | | | completely relaxed if not asleep. Increase the count to |
| 1. Consider your lifestyle. If you work day and night, | | | | twenty until you fall asleep. Do this every night before |
| ignoring signs of stress, schedule in a break for | | | | bed and be patient. The results will be worth the effort. |
| yourself. Clear your calendar for a day and dedicate it | | | | |