Sleep isnt just a luxuryits a cornerstone of good physical and mental health.
This sleep hack isnt newit first appeared in the 1981 bookRelax and Win: Championship Performanceby Lloyd Bud Winter.
Thanks to a viral TikTok video by fitness coach Justin Agustin, the technique gained renewed attention.
This method trains your body and mind to systematically relax,switching off stressorsthat keep you awake.
Relax Your Body
The technique starts with releasing tension, one muscle group at a time.
Start by relaxing the muscles in your forehead.
Relax your eyes, your cheeks, your jaws andfocus on your breathing.
Now, go down to your neck and your shoulders, the TikToker explained.
ensure your shoulders are not tensed up.
Visualize warmth spreading from the top of your head to your fingertips.
Then, move this sensation down to your chest, legs, and toes.
The key is to tune into your body and let go of physical tension.
Focus on releasing tension from head to toe, starting with the forehead and moving down
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Breathe Deeply
Deep, measured breathing is essential.
Take a long, slow breath in, and exhale even more slowly.
With each breath, consciously release any lingering tension.
Keep your shoulders and hands loose as you breathe.
Clear Your Mind
Next comes the mental part.
Free your thoughts from the days chaos by imagining peaceful scenarios.
Dont think, he added.
Im a military brat and was taught this.
I also had a veteran as a psychology teacher in college who taught this.
It isactually very peacefulwhen you do this, read a third comment.
Military sleep method can send people to sleep in two minutes, said another.
If theres one particular wellness hack she would suggest, it is to follow your 24-hr circadian rhythm!
Our 24-hr clock circulates hormones according to this clock, she went on to say.
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