Does anyone actually have THE ultimate trick to go to sleep earlier?? Like lavender oil or literally anything that will actually help me sleep better and fall asleep faster 😭

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Elicia · Answer

dory's reef cam: I think this was made for kids but a friend and I played it to go to sleep on a trip and it worked so well

Chelsea · Answer

Wear the orange blue light blocker glasses, and if you want to really go the distance, install circadian-rhythm friendly lights in your bedroom. And leave the phone in a different room!: These things combined make me sleepy very fast.

Noelle · Answer

Cognitive shuffling: I rarely make it past the third letter when I do this.

Christine · Answer

Crossing Ireland by Train - Sleep Story by Cillian Murphy: Hear me out: this “sleep story” on the Calm app narrated by Cillian Murphy knocks me out EVERY TIME. I’ve tried others, there ok, but this one is gold. He just narrates a train trip across Ireland and I swear to you, sometimes we barely make it out of the train station 😴

Annie Loves · Answer

Somatic Evening Routine // Lauren Ikeda: I often return to this video to get sleepy. The twist move at the end is my favorite.

JaperMoon · Answer

Bedtime routine before you get sleepy: My bedtime routine of dental hygiene (floss, brush, scrape, rinse) and skincare (wash, toner, moisturize) can be kinda invigorating. Instead of doing it all right before bed time, i do it an hour or more before my desired bed time, followed by 30-40 minutes of a movie or reading (in PJs) that usually lulls me to sleep.

Being able to get right into bed the moment i start to feel sleepy instead of doing all that self-care (in a brightly lit bathroom), gets me to sleep so quickly at around the time I aim for (10:20).

Amy · Answer

Plan out your outfit in your head to fall asleep faster: On those nights where my brain won't shut off, I have followed this advice. I just plan out tomorrow's outfit in my head - which undies, bra, socks, etc. I usually knock out before I get past three items.

Kate Vee · Answer

Yoga Nidra: I use the free version of Insight Timer and there are tons of Yoga Nidra tracks. It’s so freaking powerful; I struggled for years and this really did the trick. Something about having my mind focused allows my body to slide right into sleep.

Anna Songsong · Answer

Acupressure mat: It’s painful so it makes you super present and is actually so calming. The first time you’ll hate it, but then you’ll try it before bed and be amazed.

Catherine Davis · Answer

Toss Your Phone Into the Sea: A girl can dream

sunset strip mall · Answer

blasting cold air from the AC, fan, or open window: i sleep my very best in a cool or even cold room, but it also seems like that's got scientific backing (see article)! i guess the body naturally drops its temperature for sleep, and being in a cold room helps that process along

Taryn · Answer

Really good sleep mask: The best thing I ever did for my sleep was start using a good quality sleep mask. Even at night there’s still enough ambient light to keep me up, apparently. And putting on the mask tells my brain it’s bedtime! I like this one that has eye “cups” that let you blink naturally and a comfortable strap.