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Anxious thoughts can get the best of all of us, especially at bedtime. Today, we'll walk through a progressive muscle relaxation technique you can use to ground yourself and calm your mind for sleep. Takeaways: 1- Sleep anxiety can cause a lack of sleep, which then triggers more anxiety during the day. It can be a tough cycle to break. 2- In addition to sleep hygiene, offer yourself deep breaths and body relaxation techniques before bed. 3- Tense and relax groups of muscles one by one, holding for counts of ten. Notice how you feel after.   --- Mantra: I am calm from the inside out. --- Founded by two women of color, Shine is on a mission to make mental health more inclusive, representative, and accessible to all. For a limited time, get a year of Shine Premium for only $20 at theshineapp.com/20