Counting sheep has nothing on this sleep technique.

Simply picturing your home isnt enough, says Dr. Leah Kaylor, clinical psychologist.

You mentally walk through a familiar houseoften from childhood or a comforting past experiencefocusing on its details.

Top view of a modern master bedroom with double bed, bench and chest of drawers- 3d rendering Note: the room does not exist in reality, Property model is not necessary

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Upon opening the door, I observed the carpeted staircase that led to my bedroom and immediately headed upstairs.

Kaylor offers some helpful tips to make this method as effective as possible.

Once you get the hang of it, we hope it will help lull you to sleep.