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.

Read more at Wholeliving.com: Step 3: Learn to Cope

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