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I had really bad insomnia 9 years. I finally cured it forever by running on the treadmill and saying "8 hours sleep. Up at 5 am" in time with my footsteps and breathing. As I did this I visualised waking up feeling great. I ran for 45 minutes about three times a week. I chose 4 goals and rotated in 5 minute slots. After a couple of weeks I was cured. That was 3 years ago.

Other things I did at the same time were:

1. I put special energy into making the bed each morning. I would make it with tons of love. Love and nuturing like we are used to doing for others. Gratitude for having the bed, the space to sleep which so many do not have. I made it in an unhurried way, anticpating the peace I would feel that evening getting into it. I made my room beautiful to walk into and paid attention to the air, fresh and sweet smelling (oils or flowers).

2. No sugar after 4pm. ( I have since cut it out of my diet completely)

3. Developed a bedtime routine which involved preparing for the morning. Clean the kitchen (10 mins). Glass of water by the bed. Set the alarm. Gym clothes laid out ready to put on. Meditation spot ready. Towel, water bottle and workout record book in the car. Have a shower. Go to bed.

I am sure I implemineted the above activities because of the "Treadmill Goal Focussing". I put out the intention and the way came to me.

Also during the insomnia years, various things worked at different times when I could not sleep. They were.
Get up and have a bath or
Get up and meditate or
Take slow deep breaths, counting in and out making each one a bit longer, or
Get up and do your bedtime routine all over again.

Hope this helps