So how do you prepare for slumber? What habits do you have in place to wind down for the evening?
This week, in our final Sleep FIX, let's look at your evening routine and different habits you might incorporate to wind down for a night of deeper and longer sleep. I'll also guide you through a breathwork practice that you can use when you're going to sleep or when you might wake up during the night.
In a 2015 study of the effect of deep breathing exercises for insomnia, researchers found that 20 minutes of slow breathing exercises before bed significantly improved participants’ sleep. Many reduced the time it took them to fall asleep to 10 minutes, three times faster than the average.
Remember, it takes practice, and the benefits from your commitment to weaving these tiny habits into your day compound over time. So keep up the good work, and perhaps you'll breathe yourself to sleep tonight!
I look forward to meeting you at 3:00pm EST!
