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A breathing technique to help you fall asleep faster

A Breathing Technique to Help You Fall Asleep Faster

written by Parita 8 Comments

How many times do you head to bed physically exhausted but mentally wide awake?  If you’re like me, it probably happens more often than you’d like to admit.  And when it does, it’s not a fun feeling.  Tossing and turning and willing yourself to just. fall. asleep.  Like most people, I prefer the “head hits pillow, eyes close, sleep ensues” kind of routine.

What if I told you that going from wide awake to sound asleep is only a few deep breaths away?  You probably wouldn’t believe me at first, but after trying my breathing technique, it’d become a part of your bedtime routine.  Trust me!

A breathing technique to help you fall asleep faster

True story – I was in bed the other night playing on my iPhone (I know, I know…), when I happened to look at my alarm clock.  It was closing in on 11 pm (waaaay past my bed time).  I put my phone away, closed my eyes, and waited for deep sleep to hit.  Annnnd…nothing.  The worst part?  Vishnu was passed out.  And that’s when I started breathing deeply in the following way…

Breathe in deeply through your nose to a mental count of four (and by deeply I mean a belly breath).  
Pause for a count of two.
Release the breath through your mouth to a mental count of four.
Pause for a count of two.
Repeat for as long as needed and eventually you will be sleeping like a baby! 

I swear I was asleep in a matter of minutes.  Works every time!

The next time your body is ready to sleep but your mind isn’t, give this technique a try.  And be patient.  Sleep will come, I promise!

Are you an instant sleeper or does it take you a while to fall asleep?

Written on February 19, 2016 Related:Health, Self

Pressing the Reset Button

written by Parita 6 Comments

Man, the past month has been such a whirlwind of activity – a visit home, training, a wedding, and a team meeting.  I FINALLY feel caught up in most areas of my life!

While I was back in Miami this past week, two of my teammates were in town for a meeting.  We worked hard during the day and played hard at night.  This essentially equates to lots of meals out and not a lot of rest.

team meeting miami
Team dinner at Khong River House!  One of the best Miami dining experiences
I’ve had to date.

It was fun while it lasted but now it’s time to get back into a routine of sorts!

Starting this week, I am pressing the reset button and bringing sleep, water, and home cooked meals back into the picture.

Here’s the plan:

1. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep every night.
2. Drink at least 50 ounces of water every day.
3. Get back into meal planning mode and minimize dinners out to once (maybe twice) a week.

It’s interesting how five years ago my “reset” plan would have looked completely different.  Instead of understanding that a few weeks of unstructured living is ok and sometimes very much needed, I would have freaked out and created a 10 point plan on how to get back on track.  Oh the stress I put on myself!  The old me was a slightly neurotic individual.

After coming home to Miami, I realized that while I do thrive on some kind of structure/routine, I absolutely need to let loose every few months or so.  Over the past month, I spent lots of quality time with people I love and adore, I ate amazing food, and I truly enjoyed every minute.  The “break” could not have come at a better time!  I feel refreshed and energized in all areas of my life and am ready to take on the rest of 2014!

Have a great Monday!

Written on July 28, 2014 Related:Health, Life, Travel

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