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Hello All, I read a while ago about this and have been practicing nightly to try to get to sleep at night since I really do have trouble getting to sleep. This is what I read and what I do:

You can do this anywhere but especially to quiet the mind to get to sleep
Gently press your thumb against your index finger, then your middle finger, then your ring finger, then your pinkie finger.
When you touch your index finger, say: I
When you touch your middle finger, say: AM
When you touch your ring finger, say: AT
When you touch your pinkie finger, say: PEACE
Breathe deeply as you say each word. Go as slow or as fast as you’d like.

For me I find I do not need to do the actual pressing of the thumb to the fingers .. it is more of a mental visual of that process. Then as my mind wanders with the issues of the day .. I just bring my mind back to this Mantra of I .. AM .. AT .. PEACE. I find it is really helping get to sleep easier. I thought I would share it .. hope it helps someone! Hugs! Katherine

( You could also use this technique will get you through all kinds of stressful emotions and help you release more quickly .. even in the middle of a fuss with a partner or friend.)

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Using it right now! Thanks. Irene

@decosmo, Rosie, nice addition to our Forum pages .. AND my File Cabinet .. thank you! I have had some nice help from professional acupuncture so this is a nice addition. Hugs! Katherine

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Katherine, I don't like to grab medication as the first line of defense so I always look for alternative methods. I find these helpful.