There are many ways to relax and unwind before going to sleep. Try this simple method: 4-7-8 exercise in these 4 easy steps.

1) Close your mouth and inhale  through your nose to a mental count of four.
2) Hold your breath for a mental count of seven.
4) Exhale completely through your mouth to a count of eight. .
5) This is one breath. Repeat again with an inhale for a mental count of four.

Watch this video of the 4-7-8 exercise.

Sleep Tip # 170: Relax with the 4-7-8 exercise.