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A body that will not settle
You feel physically wound up: tense, fidgety, heart going.
When your body is wound up, thinking your way to sleep is hard. Slowing the breath and releasing tension work from the other direction, through the body.
Two things to try
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4-7-8 breathing
A long, slow out-breath is one of the simplest ways to settle. The tool shows a dim ring to breathe with, and can speak the cues so you can close your eyes.
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Progressive muscle relaxation
Tense each group of muscles for a few seconds, then let go, working up from your feet to your face. The contrast makes relaxing easier to notice.
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