Sometimes we put our heads to our pillows expecting to head right down to some blissful and uninterrupted sleep and find our minds racing at a mile a minute, from thought to thought, unable to settle down to catch some Zs.
And to make matters worse, sometimes even the tried and true methods such as counting sheep just don’t get the job done. So what else is there to do?
Well, before you go ahead and grab some sleeping pills, we recommend trying out some of these helpful and effective sleep affirmations that are sure to send you right into a peaceful slumber.
Read on below to get started and find out what they are.
I Did My Best Today. I Am Ready To Be Recharged. Tomorrow Is A New Opportunity
Sometimes, no matter what we put into the day, we end it feeling unaccomplished and unworthy of rest.
This is why it is important to remind yourself that you did your best with the day no matter how it turned out and that that can be enough.
Even if you spent your day relaxing and not accomplishing much, you are still worthy of rest at the end of the day.
And if you do feel like you could have achieved more with your day, then “Tomorrow is a new opportunity” is perfect for reminding you that there are still plenty of opportunities to achieve your goals another time and that now is the time for sleep.
I Am Healthy And I Will Thank My Body With A Good Night Of Rest
Our bodies do a lot for us, day in and day out. However, sometimes, no matter how much our bodies cry out that they are tired, we often choose to neglect this.
This affirmation helps to remind you of how important sleep is not only for your mind but also for your physical health.
If you want to thank your body for all it does for you, then try saying this affirmation, it will help to signal to your body that the day is done and that you can now rest for the night.
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My Eyes Are Closing Effortlessly. I’ll Enjoy An Undisturbed Night Of Sleep
Have you ever put your head on your pillow and found that your eyelids aren’t heavy?
Don’t worry, this does not mean that you will not fall asleep, it just may mean that the tiredness has yet to be noticed by your eyes!
To help elicit a state of sleepiness, try this affirmation which will subconsciously communicate to your eyes that you are tired and that your eyelids are now becoming heavy.
This will help you to make a considerable stride towards falling asleep, as you will not have to put any effort into keeping your eyes closed to begin falling asleep.
I Deserve Love, I Deserve Peace, I Deserve Rest
Sometimes one of the hardest parts of falling asleep is pondering over whether you “deserve” to sleep.
Often we can head to bed feeling like we haven’t earned our rest, so this affirmation seeks to prevent that by reminding you that you deserve love, peace, and rest.
It’s easy to forget that we deserve to rest when we’re busy doing things or working hard, but once we take a moment to remember that, we will be reminded of how much we need it.
And if you don’t have an incredibly busy day you are still deserving of rest. This affirmation is the perfect reminder of all of this.
Stress And Worries Can’t Control Me. I Will Let Go And Be At Peace. I’m Deserving Of A Good Night Of Sleep
One major difficulty with falling asleep that many people cite is difficulty letting go of stress and anxiety to achieve peace to then fall asleep.
If you’re having trouble with thoughts cycling around your mind and making you feel unworthy of your sleep, then try out this wonderful affirmation.
This affirmation will help you to put your worries aside while you sleep so that you can regain your energy to handle them tomorrow instead
No matter what is going on in life, you are deserving of a good night of sleep.
I Invite My Mind To Be Still
Clearing your mind is a crucial step toward falling asleep, but it can often be difficult to tell when to stop thinking and how to stop.
This affirmation makes for a perfect starting point toward clearing your mind.
You will actually feel your mind begin to clear up as you say it, and you will soon find yourself drifting off to sleep.
The more you practice this affirmation, the easier it will become to let go of your thoughts and allow your mind to relax.
If you catch thoughts flooding back into your mind, make sure not to be hard on yourself and slowly ease your mind back to stillness with the affirmation.
I Am Calm, I Am Safe, I Am At Peace
Being present in the moment, feeling the relaxation spread across your body, and taking note of the comforting warmth can be perfect for falling asleep.
This amazing affirmation makes use of the wonder of grounding, a concept that involves being actively aware of your physical sensations which helps you to feel more present in the moment.
This in turn will allow you to head to sleep, as your mind will have been cleared.
I Forgive Myself And Others For Any Mistakes We Made Today
Ever been kept awake by an awkward or uncomfortable moment that happened that day that you just cannot shake from your mind?
Don’t worry, you definitely are not alone. This is a major challenge that often keeps many people awake through the night.
This affirmation makes it much easier to let go of the things that went wrong in your day and allows you to gain some well-earned rest.
It is remarkable just how quickly this affirmation can get your mind to begin relaxing, but it really does work.
To Wrap Up
So, there we have it. Those are some of the best affirmations that you can try out right now to begin heading to sleep and getting a good night’s rest.
Hopefully, these affirmations will help you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.
Using affirmations is great because they are simple and quick to remember, and yet have an incredible potency that makes them really get to work.
They help you to more quickly organize your thoughts, which is especially beneficial if you want to head to sleep.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Morning Affirmation?
Morning affirmations are affirmations you recite upon waking up in the morning and they make for a perfect start to your day.
They help to get your mind into a healthy state so that you are prepared for some of the challenges that the day ahead may have for you, as well as helping to actively wake you up by getting your mind moving.
How Do I Start Daily Affirmations?
If you want to create some of your own positive affirmations that you can recite each morning, then you should make sure to begin each one with “I am”.
This implies that the statement you are going to make will be a definitive one and that you will definitely achieve your goal without fail.
This creates a self-fulfilling prophecy, and thus increases the likelihood of success in your day.
How Long Does It Take For Affirmations To Start Working?
How long it takes for certain affirmations to get working can depend entirely on the person using the.
Affirmations may work within a matter of days for some people, whereas for some it may take upwards of 20 days for an affirmation to get to work.
The goal with affirmations is to create a habit of your affirmations so that you remind yourself of them almost unconsciously.
Everyday Insight
Richard Pryn, the man behind Everyday Insight, is a professional composer and has always been fascinated with the esoteric & spiritual. He has trained as a Pranic Healer and as a Dowser. These spiritual studies have included the study of crystals, earth energies, manifestation and lifestyle design.We know that you, like us, are fascinated by all the intangible things that make life magical
