This exercise is based on activating rhythmic entrainment by tapping to a specific rhythm. This will help you reach the perfect state of mind for a good night’s sleep.
RACING THOUGHTS HOW TO
What you’re going to learn today is how to get your brain to entrain with a simple, rhythmic pattern-and then use that pattern as a tool to help slow down your brainwaves. This is why slow music relaxes you, and fast music makes you feel energized. Once your brain focuses on a beat or pattern (also known as entrainment), its tempo (or speed) can dictate the speed of your brainwaves. But it affects more than just your feet and hands. Think about how you sometimes tap your foot or clap your hands along to the beat of a catchy song. It all has to do with a phenomenon called rhythmic entrainment, which is your brain’s tendency to follow repeating patterns. In just a moment, I’ll teach you exactly how to slow those fast beta waves keeping you up at night.īut first, let’s look at some fascinating science that explains why this technique is so effective… In fact, you can adjust their speed in as little as five minutes. That’s because they contribute to the rise in brainwave speed.īut what most people don’t realize is that you’re not at the mercy of your brainwaves!
They’re cycling way too fast, making you too alert for sleep.Īs I’m sure you already know, factors like stress, caffeine, nicotine, or blue light from your electronic devices also impede sleep. So when your mind is racing like a Formula One race car, it’s a sign that your brainwaves are in a beta state. The chart below illustrates the connection between your brainwave speed and your various states of consciousness: And, more specifically, how their speed affects your ability to sleep.Įssentially, the quicker your brainwaves, the more awake you feel. Today I’m going to teach you the valuable “brain hack” I developed that can lull you to sleep in the time it takes to brush your teeth. It was incredibly frustrating not to be able to “turn off” my brain and get the sleep I desperately needed. I’d lie awake as to-do lists, worries, and events that had happened during the day looped through my mind.
It used to happen to me every single night. If racing thoughts get in the way of you and a satisfying night of deep, restorative sleep, I can relate. Anxiety brain tapping jim donovan rhythm sleep Jan 12, 2022
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