Got your attention with that title, didn’t I? This article is actually about sleep…the other activity done in the bedroom.

Sleep is important, but it’s often a struggle. Between too much to do, minor emergencies throughout the day, and over-active imaginations, it can be impossible to get a good night’s sleep.

Because feeling good is such a huge part of living an authentic life, and sleep is required to feel good (and set your energy field straight) I have an exercise I want you to try so that you can “calm down” before you go to bed at night.

A very important part of sleeping well is having a routine. This signifies to your body and mind to slow down.  (Eventually this imprints in your behavior and a wonderful habit is formed).

I make sure I’m off the computer and out of my office by 9 pm each night. This makes a HUGE difference! (People can tell when I’ve stayed working past 9pm the night before).

Then I unwind (However this looks for you.  Lets get personal, here. I take off my make-up and wash my face. Then I get into comfortable PJ’s or sweats and I chill out in the living room with my hubby for a bit).

About 30 minutes before I want to go to sleep I grab my Gratitude Journal and head to my bedroom. At this point, my cat, Maxx, usually follows me. See, she’s imprinted with my sleep routine too! (Also a reason why no TV’s in the bedroom is important! Beside really bad Feng Shui, it will disturb you sleep life is you want to be peaceful and your mate wants to watch Criminal Minds).

I spend about 15 minutes thinking about my day and all of the things I appreciate. You can call this “meditating” but it isn’t usually that formal. I write 10 things down. You could also just think about them, but there is something about the writing process…at least for me.

If you’re a fan of Abraham-Hicks (I am!!!) he describes my process as Priming the Pump. You want to get your mind and body (and cat, in my case) into a routine.

When you are just starting out, it might be hard for you to get to that peaceful, quiet place. I have the perfect exercise to help you! (The entire thing can be found in my Master Life Cleanse Program, I’ll share a small part of it here.)

Think about the following questions (and I would write them down):

1. The best thing that happened to me today was…
2. I liked that best because…
3. It make me feel…

Follow those feeling and place your attention on how good you feel thinking about them.

Once you’re feeling peaceful and positive, focus your intention on getting a good night’s sleep.

Try the following mini-meditation:

I’m going to sleep now; and while I am sleeping, because my thoughts are inactive, attraction will stop and my physical body will be completely refreshed at every level when I wake up. I’ll start the day from a positive place and carry that feeling throughout my day.

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Kimberly Englot is the Authentic-Life Coach, & CEO of Authentic Self Personal Development. Her VIP Coaching and group programs  will teach you to discover your authentic self and be free to change careers, find relationships, lose weight and pursue greatness! Clear away 6 years of “baggage” in 6 weeks with The Master LIFE Cleanse.