#8. Rubik’s Cube : better than insomnia pills?!
But what if you are awake more than 20 minutes? and no sign of sleep… First, get out of bed immediately! says Professor Richard Wiseman. At all costs, you never want your subconscious associating insomnia with you laying in bed.
Then, go do a simple relaxing activity like putting together a puzzle or painting.
Wiseman’s favorite bedtime puzzle is the Rubik’s cube.
This small and addicting puzzle will grab your attention and focus.
And, as you put all your focus into the puzzle, you’ll forget about anything that might keep you up at night. Exit worries.
So after a few solves you will have worn out your mind, and here you are … ready for a restful sleep!
Warning! Don’t go for complex puzzles or games, this effect has been found only for Rubik’s or old Tetris game.
So from now on no need for those pricy sleep country pillows. A 5 bucks rubik’s cube will do the trick!
#7. Sleep Remedies: Blowing bubbles
Bubbles aren’t just for children! they actually have hypnotic properties.
We are serious! Rachel Marie E. Salas, Professor of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, recommends blowing bubbles, in a recent The New York Post article.
Yes, blow a few bubbles—like the kind that comes in a plastic bottle that you played with as a kid. Blowing bubbles just before bed will help you fall asleep faster.
Why?
It works like a deep breathing exercise. This can help you calm your body and mind.
And since it’s such a silly activity, it blocks your mind from wandering. Goodbye stress.
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