How To Fall Asleep Faster At Night
How to fall asleep faster at night was one of my latest Google searches. It’s very hard for me to relax. I can’t just close my eyes and fall asleep like some people (very jealous of them).
It’s at night when my brain is the most active. Sometimes the most annoying topics keep me up at night.
Last night I wanted to learn hoe to read the palm of my hands (don’t ask me why, because I don’t even know lol). So I spent two hours researching information about it; and let me tell you, it’s harder than you think.
So if this happens to you as well, this post is perfect for you!
How to fall asleep faster at night was one of my latest Google searches. So I made this list based on what has worked for me in the past and recently. I hope these tips help you too! Click To Tweet
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How To Fall Asleep Faster At Night
I made this list based on what has worked for me in the past and recently.
I have to say that these tricks to fall asleep faster at night don’t always work, but they help to relax my body _and most importantly_ my mind.
These three tricks come from different sources: the internet, my aunt (she’s a dowsing professional), and my grandma. I know, right? What a group of experts!
1. The 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise
The purpose of this method is to relax your body by increasing the amount of oxygen in your blood stream, slowing your heart rate, and releasing more carbon dioxide from the lungs.
According to Dr. Weil, here’s how you do it:
- Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge of tissue just behind your upper front teeth, and keep it there through the entire exercise.
- Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound.
- Close your mouth and inhale quietly through your nose to a mental count of four.
- Hold your breath for a count of seven.
- Exhale completely through your mouth, making a whoosh sound to a count of eight.
- Repeat the cycle three more times for a total of four breaths.
This was the first solution that came up. Several websites had this breathing exercise on their lists, so it must be popular.
I was very surprised the first time I tried it. It did work! My body relaxed instantly and I felt so tired and ready to sleep that I thought I found the solution to all my problems.
The second night didn’t work as well, but partly because I was thinking in other things (like most of my nights).
Just remember: don’t concentrate counting the seconds. It will distract you from the main goal which is putting your mind at ease and be relaxed.
The 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise method relaxes your body by increasing the amount of oxygen in your blood stream, slowing your heart rate, and releasing more carbon dioxide from the lungs. Click To Tweet
2. My Aunt’s Breathing Exercise
My aunt sent me a long paragraph telling me how to breathe in moments of stress and when I need to calm. That’s why this breathing exercise comes handy when you want to fall asleep faster (especially when you feel anxious).
It will relax you and put your mind at ease. She said: “To breathe is to live, and to breathe well is to live well.”
This is what you have to do:
- Lie on your right side.
- With your pillow or hand apply pressure lightly on your right nostril.
- Breath only with your left nostril.
This will activate the mechanisms of relaxation and mental calmness that will help you to fall asleep.
3. Orange Blossom Water
My grandma is the typical grandma that always has homemade remedies and natural solutions for all your sicknesses.
Most of the time her secret recipes work amazing on me. I trust her, and in this case she was spot on.
To help me fall asleep at night, she suggested me to drink a table spoon of orange blossom water (agua de Azahar in Spanish).
The bottle I have at home (which I got in Peru) contains: orange flower extract, nipazol, and purified water.
In general, the Orange Blossom water has a calming effect.
If you want to try this natural option, I can recommend you getting this Pharmark Orange Blossom Water on Amazon.
Per the reviews, many users have gotten this water for stress purposes which is exactly the point of this product.
I hope these tips help you to fall asleep faster at night.
Leave your phone in the drawer, relax your body and clear your mind. I know there are many things to do the next day. Don’t worry now. It’s time to rest!
Do you have some extra tips you want to share with others? Let me know in the comments!
UPDATE: If these tips didn’t work or you want more options to fall asleep faster at night. You can read Part 2.
Sincerely,
Ugh super need these tips! Thanks for sharing! I always take sooo long to fall asleep.
Sheena
http://www.sheenalovessunsets.com
You are welcome Sheena! It happens the same to me!! I hope the tips work for you 🙂
I’ve used the 4-7-8 breathing technique loads! It’s so good for anxiety and panic attacks as well. X
marthamylove.co.uk
It really helps a lot!!
Wow, I’ve never heard of any of these before! They’re so strange but I bet they work wonders! Usually the unheard of things do! Great post, definitely going to try some of these tips! x
|Georgia Megan|
They do! You should give them a try 🙂
Breathing exercises are such a good idea!! Great tips!
xx Sofia | SOFIAADOT
They are. Thank you!!
This is so helpful! I have trouble sleeping right away and I can’t wait to try this out x
Blog | Bits of Reg
I hope they work!! 🙂
These are such good tips! I used to have trouble falling asleep as well – but opted for either Melatonin or Advil PM which isn’t great – totally wish I tried some more natural remedies. That orange flower water sounds amazing, i’ll need to try!
Allie
http://www.champagne-tuesdays.com
Thank you! Natural it’s always better… I hope the orange flower water works for you!! Reading something boring can help too hahaha.
Usually reading a book puts me to sleep, but not if the book is really exciting! Then I’ll stay up super late. I’ve never been good at meditation or breathing exercises but these sound like great tips!
COLLEENWELSCH.COM
Yeah! That method is good too hahaha. It has to be a boring book though. I can easily finish a book in a night and go to sleep at like 5 am. Yes, try them because it’s worth it 🙂
I sometimes have a lot of trouble falling sleep so I will be giving these a go. I’ve read a lot about the helpfullness of breathing to help you nod off so I’ll have a got at your 4-7-8 method.Thanks lovely 🙂
katie xx lacoconoire.com
For real the 4-7-8 method works a lot!!
I definitely find that putting my phone away when I go to bed and trying to be calm and relaxed helps a great deal 🙂 x
LuxeStyle
I have to do it or I won’t get any sleep. It’s not a good distraction..
I need to try some deep breathing to calm myself down before I sleep. I always get super sleepy early in the evening, but once it’s time for bed my mind gets crazy active! Doing some light stretching helps sometimes!
That sucks! Breathing exercises should work 🙂
These are some really awesome tips! I had never heard of the second one. I’ll definitely be trying it out next time I can’t sleep!
I hope it can help you!! 🙂
These were interesting to read! Thanks for sharing =o) I like to have some warm tea before bed, that usually helps =o)
https://dreamofadventures.com/
You are welcome! At the end… the best solution is the one that works for you 🙂
I needed this! I have the hardest time falling asleep almost every night. I’ve seen a lot of recommendations involving essential oils so I might need to try your last tip!
Madison // http://www.madsmaybe.com
Yes! Try the orange flower! It works like magic hahaha. And also… mix it with a breathing exercise.
I find breathing exercises so helpful when I can’t sleep, that and I use lavender oils or play a meditation. 😀 x
Sophia xx http://sophiawhitham.co.uk
Oh yes!! I heard of lavender oils before! I’ve never tried mediation but I should give it a try.
Amazing post! I totally have the same problem. My mind is so active at night and it is so hard to fall asleep at a reasonable time. I’m definitely going to try these out! Thanks!
Jennifer
http://www.classyincalifornia.com
I mean… sometimes can be good if you have something due the next day. But that can’t be every day!! I hope they work for you!
This post would have been so helpful…yesterday!
I called it a day at 22:30. After tossing and turning, I was still up by 00:30! I’m not sure at what point, but somewhere along the lines, I fell into the depths of sleep.
However, next time insomnia trikes, I’ll test these out!
Thank Melissa!
Steph
http://www.socialspying.com
Hahaha I’m sorry! I hope these tips help you in the future. Just remember it’s about breathing.
Thanks for sharing this! I reckon I would have to try out the breathing exercise. It gets so difficult sleeping at night, especially when the day has been extremely stressful!
http://www.thelushstyles.com
I know! It’s harder to relax when you have so many things in your head. I hope they can work for you 🙂