You Can Fall Asleep In Two Minutes With This Method

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Don't you hate it when you're all comfortable in bed and you're extremely tired, but you can't seem to fall asleep?

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For bad sleepers everywhere, you can try out this sleeping method developed by the US Navy Pre-Flight School! This scientific method promises sleep in two minutes flat, even under the most stressful situations. According to sports performance book Relax and Win: Championship Performance by Lloyd Bud Winter, this tried-and-tested method can be broken down into four distinct steps:

#1 Relax your facial muscles, this includes your tongue, jaw and the six muscles surrounding your eye sockets. Don't squint or frown as the tension needs to leave your face.

#2 Draw your focus to your shoulders, dropping them down as far as they can go. Then, relax your upper and lower arms; first on one side, and then on the other.

#3 Breathe out, relax your chest.

#4 Finally, relax your legs, beginning with your thighs before moving down to your lower legs.

After completing these four steps, spend a good 10 seconds clearing the clutter of your mind. Lloyd suggests picturing one of these three mental images in particular:

• Picture yourself lying in a canoe on a serene lake, with a blue sky above you.
• Imagine yourself being cuddled up in a black velvet hammock inside a completely dark room.
• Repeat "don't think, don't think, don't think" over and over for 10 seconds.

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If you've had trouble sleeping, give this method a try and let us know how it goes!

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