Do you suffer from insomnia? Try this insomnia quick tip... BREATHE. Most people do not realize the impact breathing has on their health and wellness. The next time you find you are up late at night, pay attention to your breathing. Are you holding your breath? If you are stressed, the chances are high you will say YES.

The next time you find you are suffering another endless night of sleeplessness, try this fun and simple exercise. Focus on nothing but your breathing for two minutes. Sit down in bed comfortably. Make sure you don't have to use the bathroom. Now on your inhale, take a deep, deep breath. Inhale on the count of one, two and three. When you get to the top, hold your breath for one second. Then, exhale S-L-O-W-L-Y. It should take you TWICE as long to exhale than to inhale. When you are done, pause and repeat. You should notice that your belly rises and falls in time with your breath.

Here are some other bedtime exercises and quick tips you can use to battle insomnia.

Can the way you feel about sleep encourage insomnia or sleeplessness? According to a study published in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the answer is YES. More and more, researchers are learning that the way we think dramatically affects the way we sleep. If you believe you are a poor sleeper, then you are more likely to suffer from insomnia then someone who believes they are a good sleeper. What does this mean? You can actively improve the odds you will overcome insomnia if you consciously work to reduce negative feelings you may have about your ability to sleep.

Studies suggest that cognitive-behavioral therapy or CBT may help patients with acute insomnia or transient insomnia improve dramatically especially when patients improved their sleep-related “beliefs”. What does this mean? It means if you think you can get to sleep and sleep well, they you are more likely to. How do you do that? First, you create an environment that is conducive to better sleep. Most people do not realize how hazardous their sleep environment is to their health.

Too much stimulation, whether from the television, from a computer, or from food and drink eaten late at night, can alter your ability to sleep. If you want to get the most from your zzz’s, then make sure you evaluate your entire lifestyle. Find out what is preventing you from sleeping, and change your bad habit into a good one. Change your beliefs. Changing your attitude and lifestyle can have dramatic impacts on the way you feel and the way you sleep. Happy sleeping.