How to Fall Asleep Faster

How to Fall Asleep Faster

 

 

 

Restless nights are the worst. When all you want to do is sleep but something is disrupting the peace, it can be frustrating and lead to a grumpy morning. We did a little digging to find out some tricks that can help you fall asleep faster. 


  1. Find a sound that soothes you

There are many apps that cater to getting a good night’s sleep. Spotify has playlists made that caters to soothing sounds for sleeping, too. You can also try the Calm app, where they have different meditations and songs for sleeping.


  1. Get a weighted blanket

Weighted blankets can be very comforting to those who are kept awake with anxiety and deep thoughts. They feel like a nice hug, relaxing your body and allowing it to calm down.


  1. Try melatonin

Melatonin doesn’t always work for everyone, but if you’re really struggling with falling asleep each night, it’s definitely worth a try. Melatonin helps your body to manage sleep cycles and have a deeper sleep at night.


  1. Get blackout shades

Blackout curtains for your windows will help keep your room nice and dark for a solid night’s rest. Sunlight easily wakes me up and my blackout curtains have helped me to stay asleep so well.


  1. Use a diffuser with calming essential oils

I love putting on my diffuser at night with a clean peppermint essential oil in it. Not only does it smell incredible, but it clears my head and helps me to fall asleep easier. Lavender is also a great choice. Find an essential oil that you respond to and give it a try.


  1. Focus on your breathing

My mom always suggests square breathing to fall asleep faster. What is square breathing? Picture a square and notice its four sides. To square breathe, inhale for four seconds, hold for four seconds, exhale for four seconds, rest for four seconds, repeat. Its pattern is much like a square! Because it’s a nice and steady pattern, it can help calm your body down and better prepare it for rest.


If you’re struggling to fall asleep at night, what do you do? Fill us in on your sleeping secrets!


 

xoxo,

Cry Baby

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10 comments

this is so needed right now! when i’m having trouble relaxing before bed i meditate and focus on deep breathing with the app ‘calm’. it has really good meditations, calming music, and a deep breathing exercise that i love:)🤍

chloe

Lmaoo im reading this at 3:55 in the goddamn morning bye

Ivy T

So helpful! With everything going on it’s been so hard for me to stay on top of sleep because without a set daily schedule I’m not being strict with myself. Just ordered melatonin which will hopefully help me get back on track!

Gabriela

I drink tea before I fall asleep and iron supplement, it helps me fall asleep faster. I really want to try these techniques now!!

Deyssa

I stop using my phone before bed. Also, a good hot shower works all the time before bed😴

Samantha

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