Practice the military sleep method

Lie flat, relax every muscle group from your face downward — jaw, shoulders, arms, chest, legs. Clear your mind for 10 seconds by imagining a calm scene, or repeat "don't think" silently. The full sequence takes about 2 minutes.

Why It Works

Developed for fighter pilots who needed to fall asleep in noisy, uncomfortable conditions, this technique systematically releases physical tension that keeps the nervous system in alert mode. With practice, most people fall asleep within 2 minutes.

Tips

• Takes 2-6 weeks of daily practice to become reliable
• Focus especially on relaxing your forehead, tongue, and shoulders — common tension points
• Pair with slow diaphragmatic breathing for faster results