This, but I personally find it important to emphasize that you should incorporate slow methodical breathing (box breathing). On the inhale, I focus on the next letter (just the letter, e.g.: “A”). Then on the exhale, I think of the thing (e.g.: “Artichoke”).

If I can’t think of anything I try again on the same letter a few times and eventually skip if I can’t. I’m trying to sleep, not stress myself out 😅

Seriously though, this is a fantastic method if you struggle with racing thoughts at night.

Doesn’t this leave you with wet patches in your bed though?