How to fall asleep in just 10, 60 or 120 seconds

If you’ve spent several hours trying to sleep, you’re probably one of the 30% of the population that suffers from secondary insomnia. The good news is that next time you can fix it in a matter of seconds. This type of insomnia is usually the effect of anxiety that keeps you thinking about things that worry you and doesn’t let you relax and fall asleep. Once you learn to relax, you can sleep in the blink of an eye.

O awesome.club prepared the list of the quickest methods you can use to relax, and next time sleep will be the least of your worries. And don’t miss the bonus at the end of our post to sleep well at night!

Unless a psychologist or magician hypnotizes you, it’s impossible for you to lie down on your bed and fall asleep that fast, but we promise that the last 10 seconds of this proven military method is all you need to make the trick work. You have to practice systematically, over time you will see that this works:

Close your eyes, let them rest in their sockets, and relax your entire face while breathing deeply and slowly. Relax and let your shoulder and arm drop to your sides. Start with your dominant side — if you’re left-handed, with your left shoulder. Then do the same with the opposite shoulder and arm. Relax your chest by taking a deep breath and take your time to exhale. Relax your legs, muscles and feet. Start with your dominant side. Keep your mind free and don’t think for 10 seconds. Are you awake? Try repeating “don’t think” for another 10 seconds. In 10 seconds, you should be in dreamland… zzz…

The full workout usually takes no more than 120 seconds, but the last 10 seconds are said to be the key to falling asleep.

This technique is a breathing exercise developed by Dr. Andrew Weil. This method was developed according to a pranayama (yoga breathing technique) that helps people control their breathing and reactions.

Daily practice of this exercise will help you to relax quickly, which will make it easier to fall asleep, even in just 60 seconds. Let’s go to her:

First part your lips and exhale completely through your mouth. Then close your lips and breathe in silently through your nose. Meanwhile, count to 4. Hold your breath for 7 seconds and relax. Then fully exhale making a whistling sound for 8 seconds.

Some people also call it deep muscle relaxation, but the benefits are the same: you fall asleep in a matter of seconds. It consists of repeatedly tensing and relaxing the muscles. The technique was developed by Edmund Jacobson in the 1930s. He believed that physical relaxation leads to mental calm. Let us guide you.

Tense your arms for 5 seconds. Then relax for 10 seconds. Tense your forehead. Relax. Tense your eyes and cheeks. Relax. Tense your mouth and jaw. Relax. Tense your neck. Relax.

Repeat this technique with the rest of your body until even your fingers are relaxed—that is, if you’re not already asleep.

The name is “Paradoxical Intention for Insomnia”, that is, reverse psychology for exhausted people who can’t sleep. This method recommends thinking and forcing yourself to stay awake. It reduces the anxiety produced by insomnia and the frustration of staying awake, which ultimately helps you fall asleep faster.

A common reason for sleeping problems is anxiety. According to research, imagining a peaceful, happy environment can distract you from your thoughts and worries, helping you relax and fall asleep in just a few minutes.

Melatonin slightly lowers your body temperature when you are falling asleep. During summer or even winter, if your body isn’t cold enough, you may have trouble falling asleep. Try opening a window, changing out of your pajamas for a lighter one, and drinking half a glass of cold water.

Lack of sleep can lead to numerous problems, such as the risk of developing diabetes, hypertension and even coronary heart disease, when the arteries retain the fat that causes poor blood circulation, as shown in the image above. That’s why taking care of your sleep is a good habit. Here are some tips to help you sleep well and fall asleep faster:

Stay away from screens at least half an hour before going to bed. Take a shower at night, this will help you relax and fall asleep faster. Keep your room cool: Your body needs to cool down so you can
sleep well. Read before going to bed, it will help you feel tired. If you wake up in the middle of the night and have trouble getting back to sleep, don’t stay in bed. Get up, go to another room and read a little. Soon you will be sleepy.

Do you have trouble sleeping? Which of the techniques are you going to try tonight? Share the result with us in the comments below!