The
good news is that sleeping, like all other
body functions, is a natural 'program' that
runs from our own inner computer -
which means it can be restored very
easily with natural means.
Insomnia
is just a temporary program that runs while
we are feeling overly stressed or fatigued
- but for some people can go on for many
years.
With
some minor changes, natural deep
and satisfying sleep can become your natural
every-night experience once again
- very, very easily.
I
am a clinical hypnotherapist who
has worked with a vast array of clients and
issues over the years, to help them overcome
their challenges and improve their quality
of life.
Sleeping
is one of our most basic, natural and instinctive
functions we possess, yet due to stress
and problems in our lives, this 'program' can
become interrupted.
This
can prevent us from either sleeping properly,
sleeping deeply, or quite often for many people,
they do not manage to sleep at all.
Normally,
our bodies have been naturally programmed from
birth to begin going to sleep as soon as we lie
down and close our eyes.
But when
our sleep pattern has been badly interrupted
by insomnia, it can be difficult
to quiet the mind, and stop the constant
barrage of thought from running incessantly,
in order to drift off to a comfortable, relaxing
and deep sleep.
The
longer our 'sleep pattern' is interrupted
by the insomnia program, the
more difficult it is to get back to a normal
restful sleeping pattern.
The
longer it goes on, the stronger the
insomnia actually becomes, much like a rut
that gets deeper and harder to break out of.
Once
the insomnia program is running, it
requires some particular methods in order to
break out of it, and re-activate the
original sleep program so it runs properly
again.
Mind
you, the body has its own automatic and quite
devious ways of getting its rest when we aren't
sleeping, often without us even knowing.
It
does this through the tiniest micro-seconds of
rest, coming from actions such as blinking a
lot, or un-focusing the eyes while you are
stopped at the set of traffic lights, etc.
Your
body will always do its very best to get whatever
it needs, in any way possible.
That's
not to say that there aren't several things
you can try yourself, to sleep better, of course.
Here
are some methods you can try during
those frustrating nights when you
are lying in bed, tossing and turning - knowing
you have a very busy day ahead the next day.
Various
Sleep Methods You Can Try
So
here are a few methods you can try, if you
haven't tried these already:
A
good beginning is to take a bath or
shower before retiring to bed, as
this warms the body and makes you feel cleansed,
and primes the mind to be ready to rest.
However,
if this does not do the trick (and this is
the case for many people), then 20
minutes of 'light' reading is the
next thing to try, as this tires the mind and
often makes the reader's eyes droop and want
to turn off the light.
It
needs to be a book that is light, relaxing
and easy to read - definitely not study
notes, schoolwork etc!
Find
your favorite sleeping position, close your
eyes and just allow yourself to drift off to
sleep, never force it.
Be
OK with the fact that it might take 30 minutes,
or several hours - and that either way, this
is just fine.
There
must be no time limits or
pressure upon when you fall asleep,
as the stress of time limits will keep
you awake.
However, you have probably already tried this many times already - just
as most of the readers of this page have!
So this takes us to the next stage -
being in bed with the light out, and trying
to go to sleep - but nothing is happening.
Countless
numbers of people experience sleeping problems,
especially the night before a particularly
big event the next day.
This
occurs purely due to stress, and the very fact
that they find they can't fall asleep often
creates even more stress for them,
making sleep even more difficult and their
mind even more stressed.
Again
- don't worry if you aren't falling asleep
immediately.
The
odds are that you will function absolutely
fine the next day - maybe not 100%, but maybe
at 60-70%.
So
number one is don't stress yourself out if
you find yourself still awake some hours
after going to bed.
Now
for a few more tips for a good night's sleep
- it you have tried all these above
approaches, but going to sleep does
not seem likely, then try these approaches.
Imagine
yourself being in your sanctuary. This
is a "beautiful, safe place" that
you imagine yourself in, where you are calm,
relaxed and have all the time in the world. It
might be a beach, a rainforest, on a mountain,
etc - wherever you want to be
This
relaxing sanctuary can help produce the emotional
feelings of safety and security, which helps
to shut down the nervous adrenalin which can
prevent you from drifting off to sleep (which
the body produces whenever you are stressed).
Last
but not least - 2 more methods, and if
these do not work, then I have an answer that
will definitely work for you.
Mantra
Method
If
you are still awake, then try this - a
silent mantra, which can work very
well.
Here's
how - when you are in bed, each time you breathe
in, you say to yourself the word "deeper...." (no,
not aloud, just in your mind).
Then,
as you breathe out, say to yourself "....and
deeper" (or you can take out the "and" if
you wish).
So
the mantra you are repeating to yourself "deeper.........and
deeper, ......deeper .......... and deeper.....".
This is a very powerful but relaxing mental command for your mind to
shut down and drift into the alpha, theta and delta states which produce
sleep.
However,
be ready for a battle initially - your conscious
mind will try and fight this and try its best
to continue to think about all kinds of things
- so be ready for this.
Each
and every time you discover your mind thinking
again, gently but firmly send it back
into reciting your mantra - again,
again and again - until your mind finally surrenders
and drifts off to sleep.
When
All Else Fails
For
those who have tried everything and had no
success - then it's time to go to
the very source of the issue.
Insomnia
is basically a type of mental 'program'
running on our internal software.
As
your mind basically runs very much like a computer,
this program is running the same way a computer
runs software - giving the same result,
again and again.
For
this reason I created the 'Mind
Training for Insomnia' Relaxation Sounds audio
soundtrack, which goes to the
'wiring' of the issue - and the easiest way
to get a sound night's sleep (and with a 12
month guarantee).
You
simply play the relaxation music soundtrack
quietly in the background as you are getting
into bed, and doze off while listening
to the beautiful relaxing sounds of the music.
Meanwhile
your subconscious mind hears the powerful
hypnotic subliminal suggestions which are silently
playing, hidden from your conscious awareness
underneath peaceful sounds of binaural beat
relaxation music - to induce drowziness
and re-program your mind for a peaceful night
of relaxed sleep. (Excellent also
for those with sports insomnia the night before
a performance).
These
induce drowsiness and re-program your mind
for a peaceful night of relaxed sleep.
This
1 hour subliminal soundtrack is simply played
quietly every night until you feel you no longer
need to use it, and will re-set the subconscious
to naturally run the sleep program again, and cancel
out the insomnia program.
There
might be a slight delay for up to a week or
two while the new programming is overcoming
the old programming, so be patient
initially, and the rewards are long-lasting
and satisfying.
This
is an easy, natural, safe and convenient
method that is far lower risk to health
than some of the insomnia treatments on the
market today.
The soundtrack
is played as you climb into bed at night, and
contains powerful hypnotic subliminal suggestions
purely designed to get normal sleep patterns
happening as soon as possible.
These
are hidden subliminally behind the natural
rhythmic sounds of the relaxation music - so
only your powerful subconscious can hear them.
This subliminal
soundtrack permeates the internal programs of
the subconscious and creates a new
'blueprint' for your body to follow while
you lie down in bed.
In
a nutshell, the main benefits of the insomnia
program include:
-
Automatic,
Safe Deep Relaxation -
your mind is guided down into
the perfect state of deep relaxation
to sleep through the relaxation
music and subliminal hypnotic
suggestions, while also providing
maximum effect for the hypnotic
suggestions. Easy, safe,
natural, and healthy.
-
Effective
Hypnotic Subliminal Suggestions
Chosen Specifically to Restore
Sleeping Patterns -
these powerful but completely
safe suggestions go to work
immediately upon your subconscious
while you are lying in bed
having a restful sleep, and re
- program your mind
and body for more peaceful
sleep - in
the days, weeks and months
ahead.
-
The
Program Becomes More Effective Each
Day -
through regular daily use, the
program gains in strength and
effectiveness, ensuring
a good result.
-
The
Convenience And Privacy Of
Your Own Home -
this
recording can be used any
time of the day, in the convenience
of your own home, and can
also be used on an ongoing basis
for as long as you require it - saving
you the cost of private consultations which
can often cost several thousand dollars.
-
Easy
Use - Even
the busiest people can fit
the soundtrack into their day
when they are in bed!
-
Safe,
Easy and Natural - the
daily audio insomnia program
is completely safe and natural
to the mind and body, allowing your
own mind's natural processes
to make the changes - which
is the easy and healthy alternative
to many solutions available
these days.
-
Other
Health Benefits - the long-term
benefits of good sleeping patterns are
well documented, which impact
upon every area of your mind
and body.
-
Saves
You Time and Money -
it is the easy, healthy,
safe and effective alternative
for the busy person which
saves you a great deal of time
and money, as you do not have
to repeatedly visit a hypnotherapist
for the same purpose.
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Mind
Training for Insomnia (66
mins) - bed-time subliminal
relaxation music recording
