I would say that usually I’m a pretty wound up person. Even when trying to relax, my mind can begin to race and before I know it, the down time is over.
I’ve always been an audio driven person. I have found that if I give myself a pleasant sound to concentrate on, my brain can find a way to slow down. Videos like these below are something I utilize to this day and can easily be found on youtube.
I’m definitely not an expert, but I do try to practice things on a daily basis to calm down. Especially after I do a show, coming down from that is something that I need to mitigate in order not to crash early on in the day.
Another practice of mine is watching something that I have seen many times. Not finishing what you start is not a problem because you know what happens, and for me trying to watch something can make me fall asleep faster because it makes me fight to keep my eyes open.
If all else fails…. search Bob Ross on youtube. If you can’t fall asleep in the middle of one of his shows, I may not be able to help you.
Happy National Relaxation Day!
