7 Mindfulness Tricks That Will Help You Fall Asleep Faster

Breathe in, breathe out

Deep breathing is the most basic of mindfulness meditations for sleep and the first trick I had to master before I started getting better sleep. According to Greater Good in Action, a science-based organization by the University of California, Berkeley, starting with really exaggerated breathing is a good way to learn this trick. Begin by inhaling through your nostrils for three seconds, holding the breath for two seconds and then end by exhaling through your mouth for four seconds. While you are breathing, focus on those breaths. I found my brain wandering a lot, which is OK, the key is bringing your focus back to your breathing as soon as you notice you are preoccupied by other things. Check out some other easy ways to be more mindful with these 10 ways you can meditate every day without trying.