I have done a mixed bag of tricks. First off, you have to be absolutely comfortable. I wear sweat pants so I can keep them on and request a blanket. And I love that wedge pillow thingy for my knees! I take along my favorite CD. For me a relaxation CD works. I have heard that for some they have to have rock or some rockin country music to 'go to that place'. One time I actually fell asleep. One time I imagined myself IN a nintendo game,not doing the game but part of the game. The jack hammer sound of the machine went right along with the game that I was in. Good luck