Have Trouble Falling Asleep at Night? Here’s the Secret to Snoozing in 60 Seconds
Coming from someone who actually uses this method…it works wonders for me!
Not being able to fall asleep has got to be one of the most frustrating things in the world. Maybe you’ve tried all the tricks like relaxing music, counting sheep, or spraying your pillow with lavender spray… if nothing has worked so far, try the 4-7-8 method!
Insomniacs all over the world are swearing by a method that’s said to help people fall asleep within 60 seconds of hitting the sack. The “4-7-8” method involves inhaling through your nose for four seconds, holding your breath for seven seconds and then slowly exhaling for eight seconds, says Dr. Andrew Weil of the University of Arizona.
The process should be repeated until sleep sets in, which usually occurs within a minute, Weil says. “The theory is that by imposing certain rhythms on the breath with your voluntary system, gradually these are induced into the involuntary nervous system,” he says, adding that it may take several nights before the method begins to work.
While its name may be new, the practice isn’t. It’s been used by yogis in their meditation practices for years, Weil says. “It’s the single best method that I’ve found for dealing with getting back to sleep if you wake up in the middle of the night,” he notes.
If you’re thinking that this isn’t the solution for you, no worries. Here are 5 other methods thanks to Healthline:
- Lower the room temperature
- Get on a schedule
- Don’t look at your clock
- Avoid naps during the day
- Watch what and when you eat
