Meditation helps train your mind to focus on what is happening in the present moment and to redirect thoughts that detract from your ability to focus. It can help create better self-awareness, which is beneficial for people who want to develop better habits, like falling asleep.
At some point in their life, almost everyone has suffered (or will suffer) from insomnia. It can be difficult to let go of the day’s events and let your mind relax when your head finally hits the pillow. Fortunately, meditation helps redirect those racing thoughts that often lead to insomnia. It also helps with relaxing your body and releasing tension, which is ideal when you want to enter into a peaceful state for sleeping. Studies have even shown that people who meditate fall asleep sooner and stay asleep longer, compared to those who don’t meditate.
Let’s take a look and see what you’ll need to meditate in bed tonight.
What You’ll Need
- A comfy bed
- The BetterSleep App
- Complete darkness
- 10-30 minutes