One of the most stressful experiences is lying in bed with your mind racing and counting the hours till you have to get out of bed.
The most bothersome thing is that no matter how hard you try, sleep continues to avoid you.
However, a military-inspired procedure that promises to put someone to sleep in under two minutes is already popular on the internet.
Justin Agustin, a fitness and health advocate, helped popularize the military sleep technique.
He claims it can put people to sleep in less than two minutes, and what’s even more astonishing is that it appears to work for over 96% of people!
People have been sharing their personal experiences in the comments area of Agustin’s TikTok page since he posted the method.
One writes, “I’m a military brat who was taught this. In college, I had an experienced psychology teacher who taught me this. “It definitely works.”
Another adds: “I’ve got really bad insomnia and nothing works. I get some sleep with a lot of meds, but I never wake up rested. I’m trying this tonight.”
While a third attests: “My mom taught me this and I taught my children. My son has many challenges, and this helps him relax and fall asleep quickly, he’s 9.”
What is the military’s sleep protocol, then?
Interestingly, according to Glamour: “It was created specifically for soldiers in the US military and is geared to work even in intense environments—like a literal battlefield.”
According to Medium, American track and field coach Lloyd Bud Winter discusses the situation in his 1981 book “Relax and Win: Championship Performance.”
More importantly, how will you use this strategy in your own home?
Forces identifies six simple actions to follow.
You must first de-stress your entire face. Close your eyes. Take a deep, deliberate breath. Then, progressively relax each muscle in your face.
Then, let go of your hands and shoulders. Working from your shoulders down, release any tightness in your biceps, forearms, and hands.
Third, exhale and open your chest while keeping your arms and shoulders in a comfortable position.
Following that, unwind your legs as you would your arms. Your thigh should come first, followed by your calf, ankle, and foot.
The next stage is to try to thoroughly clear your mind. Imagine a serene mental image.
If you notice your mind straying, try repeating the phrase “don’t think” for ten seconds at a time.
