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Falling asleep quickly used to come easy to me until I hit my late twenties.

Then I went from dropping off within 15 minutes to tossing and turning for an hour.

It turned out that stress and anxiety were the two biggest roadblocks stopping me from drifting off.

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And my elaborate nighttime routine was making things worse, not better.

It was a game changer for me.

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(My tried and tested recommendations are below.)

Any of these will relax you quickly so that you have a better chance of falling asleep fast.

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And you know what?

Long and complex nighttime routines will just leave you feeling drained over time.

A goodbedtime routine for adultsdoesnt need to be longer than 30 minutes.

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Both of the fall asleep quick methods I recommend below can be done without a phone.

You might need 9 hours.

You might need less.

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These all work for me…

1.

The Military Sleep Method

Ive been using this army sleep technique for three years.

So what is theMilitary Sleep Methodand how does it work?

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You then repeat that three to four times before sleep.

Is your bedroom stopping you from falling asleep?

Is it geared up to help you drop off with ease, or is it a magnet for insomnia?

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confirm yourpillowsand bed are clean, comfy and clutter-free.

If youre experiencing pain when lying down or waking up then you might need a new mattress.

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