You had a stressful day and all you want is to go to sleep. But somehow, despite exhaustion, that doesn’t happen and you end up lying on your bed frustrated. You have tried your grandma’s advice to drink warm milk before going to sleep, you have tried counting sheep, but nothing helps. Well, here is the secret for a good night’s sleep.
The “4-7-8” breathing method will help you fall asleep as quickly as possible. You should do it regularly: every morning after waking up and every evening before falling asleep to condition your body and to optimize the effect.
The “4-7-8” Breathing Method
1. Breathe in
Put your tongue on the roof of your mouth, behind your front teeth. Then inhale slowly while counting to 4 in your head.
2. Hold your breath
Hold your breath while remaining relaxed and count to 7. Your body now has enough time to absorb the oxygen and give the needed energy to all your organs. The oxygen content in your blood is increased and your body begins to relax.
3. Breathe out
Start breathing out, and count to 8. Try to breathe out as smoothly as possible. If you hear a quiet swooshing noise, you are doing it right. The slow exhaling ensures that the “used” air fully leaves your body.
Remember, you’ll need some practice to do this trick, but it works. This sleeping method can help you relax within seconds.