Nobody remembers four steps at 2am.
So I've written them down for you — one page you can print and keep in the drawer beside your bed.
If your heart has been pounding you awake at two in the morning, this is the practice I teach the women I work with. Four steps, one minute each. You can do all of it lying down, in the dark, without getting out of bed.
Step 1
Hand
the fastest way to tell your body it isn't alone
Step 2
Breath
the out-breath that slows your heart
Step 3
Tap
where to tap, and what to say while you do
Step 4
Words
the four sentences that stop the fight
Also inside:
- The evening ten minutes that makes the nights come less often
- Four things that quietly make palpitations worse
- The two blood tests worth asking your doctor for
- A simple seven-day plan — one thing a day
This guide supports your wellbeing and is not a substitute for medical care. If your palpitations come with chest pain, breathlessness, dizziness or fainting, please see a doctor.