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I’ve rounded up the best ones here.
Reddit user enolypepsi has a suggestion: make a list of the things you cant stop thinking about.
A blackout removes light sources so your internal clock knows its time to sleep.
TheAura sleep maskis a good choice for blocking both sound and light.
And if you struggle to stop scrolling before bed,bedtime yogakeeps your body and brain busy.
A warm shower
Take a warm shower before bed, an hour or so before.
u/Edreii
Prep for bed with a warm (not too hot) shower.
User ReallyWillie7 agrees, with one extra step: after the shower I slather onmoisturizer with magnesiumin it.
(Sounds to us like a well establishedbedtime routine.)
Breathing techniques
4-7-8 breathing technique," u/FeelingTelephone4676
Breathing exercises really helps.
Sleep visualization
Actively trying to imagine and picture scenarios in my mind.
Acting as abedtime story for adults, these quiet narratives can lull you to sleep.
How long should it take you to fall asleep?
For a healthy adult, it typically takes around10 to 20 minutes to fall asleep.