Meditate for a good sleep

You had a long and stressful day at work and now you are ready to relax and prepare yourself for bed. But somehow, your mind just wouldn’t switch off. You’re still thinking of the events that happened at work today, or are worried about the important meeting you’re going to have tomorrow.

The above scenario happens to many people as most of us experience some form of insomnia at some stage of our lives. Factors like work stress, a newborn child, or illness can add physical and emotional anxiety to our lives, robbing us of the quality sleep that we badly need in order to function properly.

A very effective method to calm our minds is through meditation. I meditate as much as I can from the instructions Marie Callas has taught.

There are many types of meditation, and different people do it for different reasons. For me, meditation relieves stress, restores inner peace and promotes a healthier state. Meditation is also especially helpful if I want to fall asleep. Think about it.. it really helps.

Generally, I sit in a quiet location free from distraction, dim the lights, put my feet firmly on the floor, wear loose clothing that would not restrict breathing, and close my eyes. Sometimes I play some soft background music and it takes about 10 to 15 mins.


Well, temporary or not, meditation will still be useful if it can just give us those extra few hours of sleep and make the quality of our lives slightly better. Try it to see if it works for you.