During World War II, the U.S. Navy adopted a method that allowed them to fall asleep in 120 seconds, then 60 seconds, according to Healthline. However, it has been found that if you practice this method, you can fall asleep in as little as 10 seconds.
Military method – an easy way to fall asleep in 10 seconds:
– Close your eyes and let your whole face relax.
– Completely relax the muscles in your mouth, jaw and cheeks.
– Release all tension in your shoulders and relax them.
– Let your hands hang comfortably on the sides of your body.
– Take slow, deep breaths and fully relax your chest as you exhale.
– Relax your thigh, knee and calf muscles.
– Relax your legs completely, as if a heavy load has been lifted from the body.
– Visualize a calm and relaxing scene for 10 seconds.
– Like you are relaxing on the beach or in the green mountains.
-Slowly say to yourself “Don’t think” or “Don’t think” for 10 seconds.
-This will help stop your mind from racing.
-In about 10 seconds, your mind will calm down and you will fall asleep. Practicing this trick daily will make it easier to fall asleep quickly and sleep deeply.
If this method doesn’t work right away, you may need to focus on the basics of the military method, such as breathing and muscle relaxation. Sometimes, certain conditions, such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or anxiety, can reduce the effectiveness of this method. In such cases, it is important to practice patience and improve your sleep habits. According to research, slow breathing, proper sleep habits, and relaxation can help reduce insomnia better than some medications.
-Open your lips slightly and make a hum-sh sound while exhaling through your mouth.
-Now close your lips and inhale slowly through your nose. Mentally count to 4.
-Now hold your breath for 7 seconds. This is the most important part of this exercise.
-Then exhale slowly through your mouth, making a sound like “hoo-sh”. This time, exhale for 8 seconds.
Also keep these things in mind:
- Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) – gradual relaxation of the muscles of the body.
- Visualization – imagining a calm and pleasant scene.
- Acupressure – Pressing specific points on the body to reduce stress.
- By following these methods, you can fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed.
(Disclaimer: The above facts are based on general information. News-Patiala does not endorse them. Consult relevant experts before trying them.)
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December 10, 2025 5:52 PM IST