Can't fall asleep?

Your mind will not switch off. Rub the inner wrist with slow, deep breaths.

What you needYour thumb

Where to pressOn the inner wrist crease, in the hollow toward the little-finger side

How to do itMassage gently for 3 minutes on each side while breathing slowly and deeply. Do this lying in bed.

AfterwardsLeave screens an hour before bed, dim the room, and keep a regular bedtime.

See a doctor now

If any of these apply, seek care first — do not rely on pressure alone:

Long-standing insomnia with low mood or lost interest
Marked weight or appetite change
Severe daytime sleepiness that risks safety, or waking gasping with loud snoring

Written by the Rebirthealth Advisor Team · Reviewed by verified advisors across four traditions

Inner wrist with a red dot on the crease, in the hollow toward the little-finger side

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