How can I fall asleep faster immediately?
Written by
Tran Quang
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Prof. Graham Pierce, Ph.D.Are you having difficulty falling asleep right away? Try the military method, which will soothe you within 120 seconds. This technique utilizes bodily relaxation to counteract troubling thoughts. I teach this technique to individuals with chronic insomnia. It works when sheep-counting has completely failed.
Facial Relaxation
- Release jaw tension by parting lips slightly
- Unclench eyebrows and forehead muscles
- Let tongue rest away from palate
Upper Body Release
- Drop shoulders away from ears
- Relax biceps and forearms completely
- Rest hands palm-down on mattress
Your environment plays a crucial role in inducing sleep. Darkness signals production of melatonin. Even low-intensity light interferes. Blackout curtains will prevent 99 percent of outside light. I will use electrical tape over lights coming from LED lights, etc. Complete darkness sets in half an hour before sleep starts.
Breathing patterns instantly pacify the nervous system. 4-7-8 techniques even the oxygen levels. This system slows the heart rate in three cycles. Using visualizations with it increases its potency a second time. If done each night, these things work instantly and automatically.
Read the full article: 10 Science-Backed Ways to Fall Asleep Faster
