Top Story: Practice the Military Sleep Method to Fall Asleep in Mere Minutes (Naturally)

If it takes you forever to fall asleep at night, there is a new method you should try. Called the Military Sleep Method, which involves a combination of mind-body relaxation techniques, including deep breathing, visualization, body-scanning and muscle relaxation. 

“No aspect of life doesn’t benefit from adequate sleep,” says Dr. William O. Roberts, professor and former director of the University of Minnesota’s Sports Medicine Program. Getting enough sleep every night is crucial to maintaining your overall health, so it is important to develop a healthy sleep routine. Dr. Roberts says the military sleep method is like a self-hypnosis process and it does take some practice. 

For the military sleep method, you lie on your back, being still, and intentionally relax each muscle group, one at a time, while focusing on slow, calming breaths. Move from the top of your body to the bottom when relaxing your muscles, picturing yourself sinking into your bed. Keep in mind what you do before you go to bed also matters. You should unwind, chill out, and cue your mind and body that it is time to sleep by reducing stimulants and distractions 

You can read more about the military sleep method and healthy sleeping habits here.