We’ve all been there: lying awake at night as memories from years ago creep in, or replaying regrets and missed opportunities that refuse to leave our heads. The harder you try not to think about sleep, the more elusive it becomes.
But a surprising solution exists—and it comes straight from the military. Originally designed to help soldiers rest in noisy, uncomfortable battlefields, the “military sleep method” claims to help anyone fall asleep in just 120 seconds.
Fitness coach Justin Agustin, who shared the technique on TikTok, explained: “Now this technique was developed in the military to allow soldiers to fall asleep at any time, any place, even on the battlefield when the environment is extremely uncomfortable and a lot of noise is happening.”
Step-by-step guide to the military sleep method
The technique focuses on systematically relaxing the body from head to toe while maintaining calm, steady breathing. Here’s how it works:
Lie down comfortably and begin by calming your body.
Relax your forehead muscles, then move downward—soften your eyes, cheeks, and jaw.
Release tension in your neck and shoulders, dropping them as low as you can. Let your arms, hands, and fingers go limp.
Agustin advises: “Imagine this warm sensation going all the way from your head down to your fingertips.”
Take a deep breath, exhale slowly, and relax your chest and stomach.
Continue moving down, relaxing your thighs, calves, ankles, and finally your feet and toes.
“Again, imagine this warm sensation going down from your heart all the way to your toes,” Agustin said.
Throughout the process, you should clear your mind and focus solely on your breathing and muscle relaxation. To help, Agustin recommends visualizing:
Floating peacefully in a canoe on a calm blue lake beneath a cloudless sky.
Or lying in a soft, black velvet hammock in a pitch-dark room.
If intrusive thoughts creep in, Agustin suggests repeating the phrase “don’t think” over and over until your mind resets.
Not an instant miracle, but worth practicing
While the idea of falling asleep in two minutes sounds like a miracle cure, Agustin emphasizes that it takes practice and consistency. The method should be applied nightly for at least six weeks to train the body and mind into relaxation mode.
The U.S. military reportedly developed this technique decades ago to keep soldiers rested in extreme conditions. Now, it’s gaining viral attention as more people struggle with stress-related insomnia, irregular sleep patterns, and the constant stimulation of modern life.
For millions battling sleepless nights, this method could be a natural alternative to sleeping pills or other remedies. It not only helps with faster sleep onset but may also improve overall sleep quality by lowering stress levels before bed.
So the next time you find yourself tossing and turning, remember: two minutes, systematic relaxation, and a simple mantra—“don’t think.”
Sweet dreams may be closer than you think.
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