Author:
Bobbie Johnson
Date Of Creation:
6 April 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Are you having trouble sleeping? There is one way that has been known for centuries - to count something. In many countries, people prefer to count sheep. This method consists in the ability to form visual images that help to fall asleep and drive away unnecessary thoughts. A good night's sleep, which is the key to good health, will give you vigor in the morning, as well as increase the willingness to solve any problems.
Steps
1 Lie in your bed or sofa and close your eyes.
2 Imagine a night sky with small but bright stars and a crescent moon. Or draw in your imagination a daytime sky and small hills covered with green grass. 
3 Imagine a white fence in front of a hill.
4 Draw white, fluffy and round sheep in your imagination.
5 Imagine that the sheep, one after the other, without stopping, jump over a white fence.
6 Alternatively, imagine that you are a shepherd counting his sheep to make sure none of them are missing.
7 Draw this picture over and over again in your imagination, remembering to slowly count: "1 .. 2 .. 3 .. 4 .. 5 .. 6 ..". Some people prefer to count mentally, others, on the contrary, - out loud, it's up to you. However, according to researchers at Oxford University, there are more effective ways to fall asleep than just counting objects. The more mental energy you use, the easier it is to fall asleep. 
8 Sleep calmly. But if you are distracted or anxious thoughts creep into your head, critically assess your position and start counting sheep again.
Tips
- If you are surrounded by other people (for example, on an airplane, on the street, at a concert), you may not want to count out loud. Just imagine the numbers that appear after each lamb that jumps over the fence in your mind.
- If you missed a number, force yourself to start over.
- Another theory is to give the moon a different shape each time. To do this, you need to practice a little.
Warnings
- Research has shown that imagining soothing landscapes, such as a seaside or waterfall, can be more effective than counting sheep.
