WellbeingWidely recommended
Body scan to quiet racing thoughts
A body scan moves your attention through the body part by part, so racing thoughts can settle before sleep.
- Time
- ⏱ 10 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your legs stretched out and your arms at your sides.
- Notice each region of the body in turn and pay attention to the sensations.
- Let any thoughts that pop up pass, and move on to the next part of the body.
Variations
- A related method is progressive muscle relaxation.
Sources
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- utopia.de (opens in a new tab)
Wenn du dich vor dem Einschlafen oft im Gedankenkarussell befindest, könnte dir ein Bodyscan helfen.
- aok.de (opens in a new tab)
Beim Body Scan geht es um eine Bewusstmachung Ihres gesamten Körpers und der Empfindungen, die mit jedem Körperteil verbunden sind.
