The Military Sleep Method is a super-popular technique originally developed to help soldiers fall asleep in combat environments, maximizing their chances of getting rest when the opportunities arise in the field. So if you have trouble falling asleep at night, or you only have a short window of time within which to nap in the day, the military method for sleeping could help you fall asleep fast. Whether it can help you fall asleep in two minutes (as many people claim) depends on a variety of factors. Chief among this is how receptive you are to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and how often you can practice the Military Sleep Method; this should form part of your nighttime routine. How to use the military sleep method First, relax your jaw and facial muscles, including your tongue. Now drop your shoulders down as far as they’ll go to release the tension. Keep your arms loose by your sides, relaxing your fingers and hands. Exhale deeply to relax your chest, then relax the muscles in your legs and feet. Imagine a calming, warm sensation spreading from your head down to your toes. Inhale and exhale deeply, clearing your mind of thoughts and stresses. Now think about one of the following two images: either you are lying on your back in a canoe on a placid, calm lake with nothing but a crystal clear sky above you. Alternatively, imagine you are lying in a black velvet hammock in a pitch black room. If your mind wanders off, repeat the words, ‘Don’t think, don’t think, don’t think’ for about 10 seconds before returning to the visualization. Repeat this until you feel drowsy and fall asleep.
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