Brain Calming Exercises To Practice Before Bed

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24 September 2025

Practicing brain-calming exercises before bed can help reduce stress, quiet mental chatter, and promote better sleep

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1. Deep Breathing: Focus on slow, deep breaths, inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth

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2. Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Tense and relax different muscle groups, starting from your toes and moving up to your head

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3. Mindfulness Meditation: Focus on the present moment, letting go of thoughts and worries

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4. Visualisation: Imagine a peaceful scene, such as a calm beach or forest, to calm your mind

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5. Gentle Stretching: Engage in gentle stretches to release tension and relax your body

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6. Journaling: Write down your thoughts and feelings to clear your mind

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7. Guided Imagery: Listen to a guided audio recording that leads you through a relaxing scenario

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