How to Count Sheep

Beginner 20 min 14 steps 8064 views Rating: 4.9/5 Published: 2026-05-25

Turn off all electronics.. Make your bedroom cool, quiet, and comfy.. Set your alarm.

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1

Turn off all electronics.

Step 1

Turn off all electronics.

2

Make your bedroom cool, quiet, and comfy.

Step 2

Make your bedroom cool, quiet, and comfy.

3

Set your alarm.

Step 3

Set your alarm.

4

Find a comfortable sleep position.

Step 4

Find a comfortable sleep position.

5

Close your eyes and visualize a field with a long fence.

Step 5

Close your eyes and visualize a field with a long fence.

6

Picture a herd of sheep in a field.

Step 6

Picture a herd of sheep in a field.

7

Begin to count the sheep.

Step 7

Begin to count the sheep.

8

Do deep breathing as you count the sheep.

Step 8

Do deep breathing as you count the sheep.

9

Do laying meditation and deep breathing.

Step 9

Do laying meditation and deep breathing.

10

Try muscle clenching and releasing exercises.

Step 10

Try muscle clenching and releasing exercises.

11

Wear a sleep mask and ear plugs to bed.

Step 11

Wear a sleep mask and ear plugs to bed.

12

Listen to music or to a sleep sound machine.

Step 12

Listen to music or to a sleep sound machine.

13

Consider taking sleeping pills.

Step 13

Consider taking sleeping pills.

14

Avoid over-the-counter medications that can cause insomnia and sleep issues.

Step 14

Avoid over-the-counter medications that can cause insomnia and sleep issues.

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