A sleep technique has been gaining momentum online - and while it's "strange", it can be key to reducing stress, according to one expert. The - to lie in bed or to lounge after it’s time to get up or go to work - is the latest sleep trend people are picking up on. Martin Seeley, senior sleep expert at , said it had wellbeing benefits and could be implemented into your morning routine.
He said: "Hurkle-durkling, as strange as it sounds, is all about pausing and being present. While grounding techniques are recommended for anyone with a hectic or anxiety-filled lifestyle, beginning your morning with a moment of reflection can alter the course of your day entirely. "As soon as you wake up, instead of rushing to get up and beginning the day in a panic, take a few minutes to think about the day ahead without worry.
Instead of frantically making a mental to-do list of everything that needs to be done, think about what you can do today to bring calmness to your life - more often than not, we end up so stressed about our errands and responsibilities that we end up making our lives more stressful than they need to be, instead of taking a moment to consider our priorities. "This practice can also help you find more gratitude in your life, which has been shown to lead to a more fulfilled life overall. Taking these few moments to think, "right, I need to take the kids to school, but I'm going to make sure I take this as an opportunity to be grateful - they're not going to be kids forev.
