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Definition |
a way to distract the mind and induce sleep |
Examples |
1) She lay in bed, closing her eyes and
attempting to count sheep in order
to drift into a peaceful sleep.
2) Tossing and turning in bed, he decided to
count sheep in hopes of lulling himself into a restful
slumber. |
Etymology |
The term can be traced back to ancient
shepherding practices. |
Synonyms |
repetitive mental task, mindful
visualization |
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