Sleep better with this unique trick for falling asleep quickly.

Reducing stress and anxiety is another potential benefit of this approach.

December 28th 2024.

Sleep better with this unique trick for falling asleep quickly.
Do you ever find it difficult to fall asleep when you have a lot on your mind? It’s like your brain just refuses to shut down, keeping you up for hours on end. And the worst part is, even one night of bad sleep can have lasting effects on your health and well-being. Not to mention, it can also take a toll on your finances as you start relying on expensive supplements to help you get some rest. It’s a frustrating cycle that many of us can relate to.

According to Mental Health UK, one in five people don’t get enough sleep. And the culprit behind this could be overthinking, as we constantly worry about not getting enough sleep, which in turn only fuels our anxiety and stress. It’s a vicious cycle that’s hard to break out of. But don’t worry, you’re not alone in this struggle.

Emily Kessler, a meditation teacher with a following of 148,000 on TikTok, has shared a unique sleep hack that she claims works for everyone. Emily, who is based in New York, regularly shares relaxation tips and tricks with her followers. Recently, one of her videos went viral when she revealed her unusual technique for silencing the mind and drifting off to sleep.

In the video, Emily advises starting by taking a few deep breaths and then visualizing a house that you’re familiar with – but not your own. For example, Emily uses her grandma’s house. She explains, “You visualize yourself slowly walking up to the house, noticing all the details about the outside, going up to the door and opening it. Then walking in, seeing the layout, and slowly going through each room, noticing things in as much detail as possible.” According to Emily, this process of recalling all the details helps to distract her mind and calm her busy thoughts, eventually lulling her to sleep.

This technique is known as visualization, where you create a mental image or scenario and immerse yourself in it. It’s often associated with goal setting and manifestation, but research has also shown that it can improve sleep, stress, and anxiety. Emily claims that it doesn’t take long for her to drift off to sleep using this technique, saying, “I’ve never made it upstairs at my grandma’s house.”

Commenters on Emily’s TikTok video have also had success with the technique. One user, Jayne Garofalo, who suffers from insomnia, tried it at 2 am and reported that she didn’t even make it past the kitchen. Another user, Mona Freeman Schroed, shared that she does the same thing, visualizing all the houses of her childhood friends and relatives, and it always helps her fall asleep.

To make the most of this technique, the meditation app Calm recommends getting into a comfortable position, taking deep breaths to relax your body, and fully immersing yourself in the visualization by using your senses. What can you see, smell, touch, hear, and even taste in this scenario? And if you find your mind wandering, which is natural, just guide yourself back to the visualization.

However, some commenters have also expressed difficulty with the technique, getting caught up in old emotional memories that only add to their sleep stress. In response, Emily emphasizes the importance of choosing a house that you know well enough to visualize, but doesn’t come with a lot of emotionally charged memories. And for those who have successfully used this technique, they recommend focusing on the room rather than any emotional memories associated with it.

So next time you find yourself struggling to fall asleep, give this strange yet effective sleep hack a try. Who knows, it might just work for you too. And if you have a story to share about your experience with this technique, feel free to reach out and let us know. We’d love to hear from you.

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