Last Updated on January 7, 2021
Have you ever wondered what can be done to fall asleep fast in just 2 minutes? If yes then you are obviously someone who spends more time trying to fall asleep than actually sleeping. Well, guess what? You are definitely not the only one!
In fact, nowadays sleeping disorders are very common issues for adults. The National Institute of Health estimates that about 30% of the general population is struggling at bedtime and complaining of sleep disruption. While there are many factors that can lead to sleeping disorders and problems such as insomnia, sleep apnea, sleep deprivation, and more, there is luckily a secret military technique that you can try to flip the switch and guide your body into a safe shut down mode.
This military technique will not only teach you useful tips to fall asleep fast, but will also ensure that you sleep deep and prevent serious health issues due to sleep disruption, including a higher risk of diabetes, heart diseases, heart attack, irregular heartbeats, stroke, and more!
With this popular military method, you will no longer need to watch ASMR videos every night to fall asleep quickly! This military four-step method, which was first reported by Sharon Ackerman comes from an interesting book titled: ‘’Relax and Win: Championship Performance.” The military method will help you shut your eyes quickly even in situations when you aren’t tired enough to close your eyes!
According to Ackerman, The military method is very effective and extremely useful! It was first used by The U.S. Navy Pre-Flight School to help pilots fall asleep fast in 2 minutes or even less. However, It took pilots about six weeks to master this sleeping method.
The good news is that it worked and they were able to fall asleep fast even after consuming caffeine and with gunfire noises in the background. Hence, don’t expect it to work from the very first time. Always remember that practice makes perfect!
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Here is how to fall asleep fast in just 2 minutes :
- Make sure your face muscles are all relaxed and this should include your tongue, jaw, and the existing muscles around your eyes.
- Relax your shoulders as much as possible, then your upper and lower arm on
one side and then try it with the other arm.
- 3. Now exhale deeply and relax your chest, your legs, and then the rest of your body.
- Give yourself 10 seconds to clear your mind from all the negative energy before you start thinking about one of the following images. Pick your favorite!
- You’re happily lying in a canoe on a calm, beautiful lake with nothing but a crystal clear blue sky above you.
- You’re peacefully lying down in a black velvet hammock in a pitch-black room.
- You say and repeat these words ‘’don’t think, don’t think, don’t think’ to yourself over and over again for about 10 seconds.
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