It’s funny how many recent clients have talked about having a ‘racing mind’. They find they cannot switch off. Their head hits the pillow and then they starting thinking about things from the day, solving problems, re-designing the cornflake! I know what it can be like, I am a thinker and can relate to this. Over the years I have learnt ways of quietening my mind and switching off. Here is one mind relaxation technique you may like to try:
- Close your eyes and focus your attention on your breath for five breaths.
- Now move your awareness to your mind. Begin to be aware of your thoughts, without judgment.
- Notice how your thoughts come and go. Just like clouds passing.
- Notice the speed of your thoughts.
- Are they positive or negative?
- In whatever way you imagine it, imagine each thought passing through and away or floating away or settling like a snow globe – whatever comes to your imagination.
- Begin to slow the thoughts down in whatever way you imagine doing that. Slow your mind and thinking down perhaps by beginning to focus back on your breath.
- Start to count as you inhale and exhale. Noticing the length of each. Continue to count your breath for 10 minutes.
Enjoy!
