15 Tricks For Falling Asleep

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Take two nose inhalations: one short one, then a longer one, then exhale.

We do this when we cry to try and calm down. It really helps.

From Redditor u/Uncle_boujee

Listen to rain on Spotify for a 10-hour loop. Thank me later.

From Redditor u/m4ngycat

Breathe deeply and stop thoughts if your mind wanders.

From Redditor u/notgonnapostanyways

I flex all my muscles until I get tired. These are the toughest 10 seconds of my day.

From Redditor u/nruby2

I use a yoga/meditation trick. Check every part of your body to ensure it is totally relaxed. You might find your jaw, neck, shoulders, or back tense even when you feel relaxed.

From Redditor u/MadeOnThursday

Daydreaming works. I have stories to jump into. I know I will either sleep or have a good time imagining things. Either way, it wins. That's why falling asleep is easy.

From Redditor u/ouzo84

Turn off your phone, laptop, or TV (anything with a screen) at least one hour before sleep.

Avoid drinking anything for a couple of hits before you want to sleep.

Avoid eating anything for hours before you want to sleep.

Put on relaxing music or white noise, like rain or forest sounds.

Read a book.

From Redditor u/SylviaMarsh

A 22-minute audio track from my hypnotherapist. It is him going through a pre-recorded relaxation session. I use it often; I never hear the end.

Sometimes I don't get five minutes before I fall asleep. It is amazing.

From Redditor u/Forever__Lovely

Turn the fan on. It keeps you cool and makes a soothing sound.

From Redditor u/MedicineGhost

Pick a topic, like car types or cities in Europe; then...

Name one thing for each letter of the alphabet related to the topic (for cars: Alpha Romeo, Bentley, Cadillac).

I have never reached Z before falling asleep.

From Redditor u/DeezN*ttery

This sounds dumb, but I count sheep. I keep my eyes closed and move them in an arc, like watching a sheep jump by, counting the sheep until I tire. I think the eye movement makes me tired.

From Redditor u/cofeiebyte

Listen to people talk. A podcast or talk shows at a low volume. I focus on the start of the show and slowly drift off to sleep.

From Redditor u/ShuuTsukTrash

Stare at the ceiling. In three hours, you will fall into a deep sleep. The success rate is 100%; 12% of the time.

From Redditor u/Karmas4peopleWhoCare

I watch Family GuyI watch Family Guy episodes while I fall asleep. I always get a good night's rest.

From Redditor u/nomorecheeks

Do simple mental tasks to stop stressful thoughts. Conjugate French verbs you haven't thought about in ten years. Imagine walking in a familiar place. Do times tables. Think of words starting with each letter. This bores you to sleep. It stops your mind from racing.