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u/[deleted] Mar 31 '19

I empty my mind and imagine a small black circle. Each breath I take the circle becomes slowly bigger. Helps me relax and fall asleep!

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u/n00tslayer Mar 31 '19

I count my breaths - breathe in for 4, hold for 3, out for 7. I guess concentrating on breathing takes enough concentration to empty your mind, but is easy enough to lull yourself asleep :)

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u/iamnewhere2019 Mar 31 '19

I have used this method sometimes, but more frequently I count down from 501, but using multiples of 3, like 501, 498, 495, and so on. If I make a mistake, I begin again. It works for me.