Relaxation and distraction

The following sections talk through different strategies that can help you to quiet your mind and relax in bed so that it’s easier to get to sleep.

Different strategies tend to suit different people, so it may take a little trial and error to figure out what might work for you.

Choose 1 or 2 to try out in bed this week:

• Distraction ‘Mind-Games’
• Breathing techniques
• Grounding techniques
• Progressive muscle relaxation
• Visualisation