The best hacks to fall asleep faster

Stress, worry, an overfilled stomach, noises… all of this causes even the deepest sleeper to be unable to sleep. An estimated 50 to 70 million people have trouble sleeping, and almost everyone has recurring problems. A good night’s sleep is important for your health because if you eat well and exercise, you’ll lose less fat if you don’t get enough sleep. The National Sleep Foundation, along with a multidisciplinary panel of experts, released their recommendations that most working adults need between 7 and 9 hours per night. Here are the best hacks to fall asleep faster!

Imagine you are in REM sleep

This idea is a bit widespread, but it makes perfect sense. REM is short for “Rapid Eye Movement” and stands for super-deep sleep, during which our eyes move behind our eyelids and we rest deeply. Lie comfortably in bed and try not to think about anything. Close your eyes and follow the random patterns that appear behind your eyelids.

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According to Lifehacker, you should know that you’re on your way to sleep once you start seeing full images, which, while very crazy, sounds like solid advice.

Guided imagery

Remembering a quiet memory or imagining a peaceful environment can help reduce the stress of the day and prepare your body and mind for sleep. Breathe slowly and deeply and focus on sensory details, including sights, sounds, and smells, to immerse yourself in an imaginary space. It can be helpful to use a pre-recorded soundtrack to guide your thoughts. Guided picture soundtracks are widely available online.

Sleep at night

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Sleeping at night is very important and offers benefits that long naps and naps cannot provide. Sleeping during the day is more difficult and can also disrupt your circadian rhythm, which has been linked to heart problems, weight gain, cognitive impairment and more.

Eat foods that contain melatonin

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Don’t go to bed hungry or full, and perhaps eat foods that promote the production of melatonin, the hormone that regulates your alertness. Foods containing tryptophan, such as chicken, eggs and cod, are good for sleep because they promote the production of this hormone.

Make sure your room is safe for sleep

One of the best ways to ensure you sleep like a baby is to have a room that is dark, quiet, and comfortable so you can make the most of the hours you spend in bed. If redesigning your room is too much of a hassle, you can always resort to comfortable earplugs and a sleep mask. Avoid any kind of work in your bed because it is a relaxing and entertaining place.

May all of this work out for you, sweet dreams.