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While some people have no problem falling asleep and drift into their dreams immediately after laying their head on the pillow, there are also those who aren’t so lucky. You may know it – your mind works at full speed, you deal with unsolvable problems and toss from side to side. Nothing helps – not a walk around the apartment, a trip to the toilet, or airing out on the balcony. When you return to bed you look at the clock and it shows a time that doesn’t please you. You fall asleep at dawn and you already know exactly how hard waking up will be.
If you belong to this unfortunate group of people, we have good news for you. A secret military technique has been revealed that should allow you to fall asleep within two minutes.
Military technique for falling asleep quickly
This trick is said to be used by the US Army to help soldiers fall asleep even in the least ideal conditions, for example on the battlefield. The secret of this technique is explained in detail in the book “Relax and Win”. It is assumed that superiors developed this method to ensure their soldiers get sleep and, because of fatigue, do not make mistakes.
How the technique works
Here is the procedure that could solve your desperate situation:
- Relax the muscles in your face, including the tongue, jaw and the muscles around the eyes.
- Slowly sink your shoulders into the bed, then do the same when placing your arms.
- Exhale and relax your chest. After this step, proceed to the legs – relax them gradually from the thighs downward.
- Clear your mind: Spend 10 seconds clearing your mind before thinking about one of the following three images:
- You are lying in a canoe on a calm lake with a clear blue sky above you.
- You are lying in a black velvet hammock in a completely dark room.
- You say to yourself “don’t think, don’t think, don’t think” for at least 10 seconds.
Success rate and benefits of the technique
This method reportedly has up to a 96% success rate in people who practice it for six weeks. Lack of sleep and its impacts are not felt only in the military. It can affect anyone’s performance. Increased risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and a general inability to concentrate and work are just some of the consequences.
More tips for better sleep
If this technique doesn’t work for you, sleep expert Dr. Neil Stanley says the most important factor is calming your mind. “To be able to fall asleep, you need three things: a comfortable bedroom, a relaxed body and, above all, a calm mind. You can’t go to sleep if your mind is racing. You have to do everything to calm it so you can fall asleep peacefully,” Stanley explained.
How to calm the mind?
There is no universal trick for that. You need to find something that suits only you. “There is no magic way to do it. You must find what works for you. Whether it’s reading, a warm bath, chamomile, aromatherapy or listening to music,” Stanley clarified. According to him, it doesn’t matter what you do as long as it helps you overcome the day’s stress, it’s the right thing.
Try this military technique and other tips to ensure a peaceful, quality sleep. Who knows, maybe this method will help you fall asleep within two minutes and thus prevent sleepless nights and tired mornings.
