Stop Racing Thoughts at Bedtime and Beyond

Good Enough and Getting Better

In this episode, I am teaching you a simple technique to use when racing thoughts are preventing you from sleeping, or just from being able to calm down and have some perspective in a situation.
I learned this method from my training with Mike Mandel and Chris Thompson, at Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy, so huge thanks to them. I have discovered with my own clients that this technique is really great at helping people fall asleep quickly and easily.
There's a bonus self-hypnosis tip in this episode as well.
The technique is basically this: 321-123
Slowly and rhythmically, notice 3 external visuals, then 3 external sounds, then notice 3 physical sensations.
Next round, notice 2 of each, maintaining a slow and steady rhythm.
Then, one of each.
Then, close your eyes and go internal, 1 imagined visual, a picture in your mind, 1 sound you can imagine hearing, 1 thing you can imagine feeling.
Then increase to 2 of each, imagined visuals, imagined sounds, imagined feelings.
Then 3 of each, keeping a slow steady pace.
Continue going to 4 each, 5 each, etc, if you'd like, or just cycle slowly through 3 of each until you fall asleep or if using during waking hours, notice when you are sufficiently calm enough to go on with your day.

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