11 Minute NSDR

I've been there, too... Even recently, I found myself thinking: I don't really have time to lay down and do a full NSDR. I think I'd rather watch an episode on Netflix instead of a NSDR tonight... The house is a mess: I "should" use this time to clean up a bit and I can do my NSDR another night. However, I'm at the point where I realize that skimping on my self-care has seriously deleterious effects on my sleep and sense of regulation: by skipping my nightly NSDR, I find myself less able to focus during the day, waking up throughout the night, and generally feeling a bit more rigid and irritable than I'd like... which costs me more of the time I (innocently) thought I was saving by skipping the practice! Now, I notice the resistance and remember how happy my future self will be when I stick to my daily NSDR practice. Sometimes, I do 45 minutes. Other nights, I do something shorter. Cheers to taking care of yourself even when your brain is making excuses. After the initial transition period, this mini NSDR is about 10 minutes total. Enjoy!