Well obviously Martha has a wild side (see: her jail time, modeling days). So I guess I shouldn't have been surprised that her Whole Living Challenge of the day was... drum roll please... to sleep naked.
Of course, I don't own the luxurious sheets she describes but I guess my comfy Target ones will just have to do!
From http://wholelivingdaily.wholeliving.com/2011/06/challenge-of-the-day-sleep-naked.html:
"It may feel a little strange at first, but give it a try. Break out the luxurious bedding and forgo the nightgown. You'll appreciate your sheets and your sensual side in a whole new way -- you may never reach for jammies again!"
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Friday, June 10, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Exhausted
I'm tired. Just full on exhausted.
For some reason I have developed insomnia and that coupled with too much fun last night and a long day of volunteer training I need sleep.
Thanks to Martha, I've discovered a few tips. I am trying the one below in t-minus two minutes and hope that it will work wonders!
Can't Sleep? Exhale Mr. Sandman's lost your number, and left you crying for a little shut-eye. You can do this breathing technique when you're lying in bed and exhausted: It helps you purge any tension and can take your attention off your thoughts.
Remedy: Extended-exhale breathing
Time: As long as you like
Lie on your back. Place a pillow under your head and one under your knees to encourage your lower back and abdomen to relax completely, which enables you to breathe more deeply. Rest your hands on your belly and feel your hands rise as you inhale and fall on the exhale. Once this has helped you calm down a little, inhale for a count of four and exhale for a count of eight. If this count causes you any strain, modify it to a more appropriate length, with the exhale twice as long as the inhale. Repeat until you feel yourself getting sleepy, verrrrry sleeeeeepyyyy.
For some reason I have developed insomnia and that coupled with too much fun last night and a long day of volunteer training I need sleep.
Thanks to Martha, I've discovered a few tips. I am trying the one below in t-minus two minutes and hope that it will work wonders!
Can't Sleep? Exhale Mr. Sandman's lost your number, and left you crying for a little shut-eye. You can do this breathing technique when you're lying in bed and exhausted: It helps you purge any tension and can take your attention off your thoughts.
Remedy: Extended-exhale breathing
Time: As long as you like
Lie on your back. Place a pillow under your head and one under your knees to encourage your lower back and abdomen to relax completely, which enables you to breathe more deeply. Rest your hands on your belly and feel your hands rise as you inhale and fall on the exhale. Once this has helped you calm down a little, inhale for a count of four and exhale for a count of eight. If this count causes you any strain, modify it to a more appropriate length, with the exhale twice as long as the inhale. Repeat until you feel yourself getting sleepy, verrrrry sleeeeeepyyyy.
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