It involves concentration using any of the five senses.

• Focus on something internal, like your breath.
• Bring in external influences to help focus your attention.
• Try counting mala beads, listening to a gong, or staring at a candle flame...

• Mentally remind yourself of your present action: Use self-talk to direct your focus back to the present moment.
• Focus on your senses: Direct your attention back into your body and out of your head.
• Do things differently: Make things more challenging. As a result, you are forc...

1. Positive distractions: Let your imagination get into engaging scenery and situations that help you move into a dreamy state.
2. Allow the anxiety: If a certain stressful event or situation is keeping you awake, try to relax and allow it to come to you...