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 One trick I've always used when I can't sleep 

I just think about how fortunate I am to have a pillow to lay on.

Many do not have that luxury

Any anxious feelings disappear quickly 
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 When I get a drink of clean water, on demand, in the middle of the night, I’m always thankful because that is a luxury. 
 My trick is to get rid of the pillow. Nice flat ground is best. 
 What do you do when you can't fall asleep?

This one works 99% of the time. And almost instantly 

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 A really big InDaCouch (indica) jay works best 💜🫂🫡 
 I think about sleep, how peaceful it is, how rejuvenating it is, how beautiful the next morning is gonna be !! **POOF, out like a light 😎 
 4x4 breath techniques.  Interestingly it was recommended by my company in a monthly health and safety training session but I was already doing it because it's built in to my Garmin watch. It's a breath focusing technique that calms the mind and the body. 
-Breathe in through nose 4s
-Hold 4s
-Out through mouth 4s
-Hold 4s
Repeat 

Works like a charm! 
 Also a great exercise for improving lung capacity. Try increasing the breath lengths and reps. Can be done in the sauna for added effect.