How to Sleep Without Counting Sheep: Try the 5-4-3-2-1 Method – For Insomniacs
If you want to achieve maximum efficiency in your life, you need to get your sleep in order.
But sometimes it is really difficult to do this, and the reason for it all is insomnia.
Today we will try to make this task easier for you, and the “5-4-3-2-1” method will help with this.
It is essentially based on meditation, but fortunately you don't need to study Buddhist practices to master it.
Instead, follow these steps.
Imagine that you see five objects in your room. Say to yourself, “I am aware that I see…” (for example, “I am aware that I see a bed”).
Repeat the same for sounds. Say, “I am aware of hearing the sounds of cars outside the window.”
Then move on to sensations. Say: “I am aware that I feel the warmth of the blanket.”
Continue repeating this process, each time reducing the number of objects, sounds, and sensations by one.
Probably, already after two objects Morpheus will embrace you in his arms.
Previously, we talked about how to recognize manipulation and avoid its influence.
