Want to Fall Asleep in 2 Minutes (or Less)? Steal This Proven Military Sleep Secret

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My first year of college was a time of endless anxieties.

New dorm, being away from home, the pressure to excel in my studies, and the god-awful hostel food. 

It all took its toll on my sleep. 

My mind was in a constant state of turmoil, leaving me tossing and turning in bed, searching for that “one” comfortable position that never came.

As I struggled to catch some shut-eye, my brain muttered, “Nope, we gotta stay up and relive every misstep we’ve made in life.”

The late teens and early twenties are a real trial when it comes to sleep. 

You’ve got all the puberty hormones to deal with, and then there’s the whole rigmarole of getting ready for bed — electronic devices turned off, calm the mind, no thoughts about your crush, brushing teeth… it’s a damn chore.

I tried everything to get some rest. Peppermint tea, warm turmeric milk, and even making the room pitch dark, you name it.

I even changed my bedtime routine. No caffeine after 4 pm. Dinner before 7 pm. Nothing helped. 

My class performance dipped faster than Titanic. Dozing off in lectures. Missing project deadlines. Brain fog during tests.

Plus, the competitive culture and peer pressure forced me to avoid socializing. 

That’s when my roommate recommended a book called “Relax and Win: Championship Performance” which promised to improve sleep by reducing mental tension. 

In the book, I found a goldmine — A military sleep technique, a guaranteed formula that can help you fall asleep in under two minutes. 

It had a 96% success rate after only six weeks of training. 

I felt prompted to write about this military sleep technique because the American Sleep Association reports that between 50 and 70 million people have some kind of sleep disorder due to issues such as being overweight, leading a sedentary lifestyle, having heart problems, or having diabetes.

Even if you don’t have a sleep disorder, this technique will help you fall asleep faster without lying in bed for hours, staring at the ceiling, or scrolling on your phone.

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The Military Sleep Technique — A Short Guide to Snoozing Like a Boss

The quick sleep formula is all about three key elements: 

1. Calm the Muscles

2. Breathing 

3. Vivid imagination

First things first, you need to get in the zone. 

Get rid of any distractions and park your butt on the edge of your bed. 

Turn off the bedside light and put that phone on DND mode.

Now it’s time to loosen up. 

Start with your face. Tense up like you just bit into a lemon, then let your facial muscles go all floppy. 

And don’t forget to drop your tongue like a dead weight in your mouth.

Next, let gravity pull down your shoulders, arms hangin’ like a rag doll. 

Breathe in slowly and steadily, focusing on the sound of your breath. 

You can even use the 4–7–8 breathing method: 

• Inhale for 4 counts

• Hold for 7

• Exhale for 8. 

Let the breathing do the heavy lifting.

And now, the final touch. 

The book suggested repeating the mantra “Don’t think, don’t think” like a chant. 

I don’t advise that. 

 Instead, use a positive short affirmation of your choice. 

And for those of you who can’t seem to shut off that noggin, visualize yourself in a peaceful spot, like a mountain top, a beach, a boat, or even a rocking chair.

With a few seconds, you’ll be out like a light. 

However, it takes practice. Your mind is learning a new way of relaxing. You’re making new mental grooves. 

So, be patient before expecting results soon enough!

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My Honest Review Of the Military Sleep Technique

I was a doubter. No kidding. 

But also, I was at this juncture where sleep was becoming a rare luxury and stress my constant companion. I had already battled insomnia for months and lived through the day wandering around in a daze. So I gave the military sleep technique a shot by force. Not by choice.

The initial night was nothing to write home about. The 30-minute mark found me still awake. Flipping from side to side. Tossing all over the bed. 

However, after a week, I managed to sneak into slumber in 250 minutes. 

Progress? Yes.

A smoother transition into sleep? No.

My experience says that the more you force yourself to sleep, the harder it becomes. 

So, change your intention from sleeping to visualization.

Say your affirmations + visualize them. Feel the thoughts you’re creating. Try to enjoy what you’re creating.

Of course, it’s not a silver bullet. There have been nights when sleep remained elusive. I was still startled awake in the wee hours. 

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