How to Fall Asleep Faster Using the Military Sleep Method

Insomnia? Racing thoughts? Try the Military Sleep Method — developed for pilots and soldiers in high-stress environments.

Here’s how it works:

1. Relax Your Face
2. Let your forehead, jaw, and tongue completely drop.
3. Drop Your Shoulders
4. Let them sink. Exhale. Then relax arms one by one.
5. Breathe Out and Soften Legs
6. Start with thighs, then calves, then feet.
7. Clear Your Mind
8. Imagine a black screen or say to yourself:
9. “Don’t think, don’t think, don’t think.”

It takes practice. But many report falling asleep in 1–2 minutes after consistent use (especially after 6 weeks).

Tip: Avoid caffeine after 2pm and screens 1 hour before bed for best results.