Anxiety enters the lives of even the happiest people; life is like that. There may be times when anxiety troubles your sleep—an essential element of self-care when dealing with troubling issues. If you find yourself awake in the wee hours, try this breathing meditation and spell to help you slip back into sleep. The number four represents stability, and a firm foundation is the basis of this work.

1. Breathe in for four counts.
2. Hold for four counts.
3. Breathe out for four counts.
4. Hum (or chant a single sound)
for four counts.
4 x 4 x 4 x 4

Repeat as many times as needed.