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00:007 Military Sleep Tricks to Fall Asleep Fast Works in 2 Minutes
00:04Struggling to fall asleep?
00:07These 7 military approved tricks can help you doze off in minutes, even in the most stressful of situations.
00:14Let's dive in, inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8.
00:20Start from your toes all the way up to your face.
00:23You'll melt away any tension you didn't even know you had.
00:26Repeat this 4 times and you'll start to feel your heart rate slowing down, signaling to your body that it's time to sleep.
00:341. The 4-7-8 Breathing Method
00:382. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
00:41Tense each muscle group for 5 seconds and then release.
00:45Keep your eyes open and tell yourself, I will not sleep.
00:48A quiet fan in the room can help with this.
00:52This trick may sound crazy, but it works by reducing the anxiety of not being able to sleep.
00:59Picture yourself in a hammock, on a quiet beach, somewhere peaceful.
01:04Focus on the details to distract yourself from any racing thoughts.
01:083. Cold Face, Warm Feet
01:10Splash cold water on your face and then put on a pair of warm socks.
01:14The temperature
01:16Drop will make you feel sleepy.
01:19Sweet dreams.
01:19This position helps you sleep by reducing fidgeting.
01:244. The Military Nap Position
01:26Lie flat on your back, feet slightly apart, arms at your sides, palms up.
01:325. Paradoxical Intention
01:346. Use white noise or fan sound to block out distractions
01:387. Mental Visualization
01:41Try one of these tonight and comment sleep below.
01:45If it works for you,
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