Hello members off TTG, I realized most people are getting off their school break. And I am making this thread so other people can post ways they fall asleep if they are having trouble falling asleep. These are the best that are useful to me. FEEL FREE TO POST UR IDEAS ON HOW YOU FALL ASLEEP!


Why cant I fall asleep?

Besides sleeping disorders, there are many others elements that simply stop people in getting their deserved sleep. But this time is something that they are fully responsible for. I am talking about bad habits like:

- thinking at all the problems they have, all the debts, work problems, health issues, instead of concentrating on falling asleep.

- remembering something bad that happened to them, how someone insulted them or any other memory from the past that should stay in the past.

- getting into bed with one thought in mind: I will have one of those nights when I cant fall asleep. Off, I wish I could sleep fast like my boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife. They are so lucky. This just the type of attitude that is keeping you awake and keeps the sleep at a distance.

- going to bed full of stress after a hard day at the office or with the kids would keep you nervous and unable to sleep.

After a morning wake up and a lot of hours at work, we all want to just go home, take a shower, eat and enjoy a relaxing sleep. If you are one of those unlucky ones that crave for some sleep and most of the times you dont get it, read the followings indications on how to fall asleep fast and apply them.

Important! This is an on-going list of ways to fall asleep fast and it will be improved in time until it has all the ways that people can use to fall asleep, so if you have a suggestion or some tips on how to fall asleep fast that would fit in here, just leave a comment bellow and your tip will be included on this page. Thank you!

You should use pills only when necessarily and make sure they are natural pills. If your doctor prescribed sleeping pills, that doesnt mean you have to take them every night, without even trying to get to sleep naturally, without all those pills. Even if those pills help you sleep fast, you will be soon become addicted to them and you will be forced to take them every night, for the rest of your life.

In some cases, these sleeping pills create such an addiction that if the person in cause wants to have an afternoon nap, will have to take the sleeping pills in this case too. It is best learn to how to fall asleep fast naturally so why not give it a chance and read the tips below on how to fall asleep at night.

If you experience sever problems in falling asleep, sleeping pills may help you but also keep in mind that you have to be careful when administering them and always respect the prescription your doctor gave you. If you are willing to make some change in your lifestyle and in your daily routine you are surely to get your well deserved sleep soon.

Tips to fall asleep faster



1. Just do it.

The best and simple tip on how to fall asleep quicker is to try to fall asleep. Some determination can really do miracles. Just think of all the good things that you will be able to do the next day if you only could learn how to fall asleep faster.

Imagine doing those things and feeling great about yourself, and just realize that you need to be rested if you want to have a great day tomorrow. Dont try to put pressure on yourself! Just think of the end results that you will get if you could fall asleep faster tonight.

2. Avoid distraction.

Dont look at TV or listen to music as its most likely these will keep you awake more than it should. So yes, learning how to fall asleep faster does require some sacrifices, but it will all be worth it.

3. Read a peaceful book.

Or a boring one. They both work for me. But do this until you go to bed because the idea is to fall asleep fast and not to read 100 pages in bed and then go to sleep. The moment you feel tired, put the book down and put your head on the pillow. This is the answer if you wanted to know how to fall asleep when not tired.

4. Get rid of distractions.

A simple yet effective tip on how to fall asleep very fast is this : put all the magazines, the remote control, fliers, books or any distraction away from the bed because this way you wont be tempted to use them and you can fall asleep faster.

5. Have sex!

This is one of those activities that once completed require recovery so a good night sleep is the best solution. Men are usually the ones who feel really tired after this, so if you are a man, try it. Who said that learning how to fall asleep fast should not be fun?

6. Avoid coffee.

Dont fill you body with caffeine during daytime because you will feel the effects at night. Too much caffeine is both harmful for your health and sleep. You can also avoid having a coffee late in the afternoon as this will interfere with your sleep too.

7. Avoid drinking too much alcohol before sleep.

Boozing your body is not helping you sleep faster but will give you some well deserved headaches. Night sweats from alcohol are very common today when people abuse their bodies and drink too much.

8. Cut down on sweets.

One of the hardest tips on how to fall asleep fast without pills is to limit the amount of chocolate or candies that you eat. All that sugar will keep you very energized and unable to sleep.

9. Turn the lights off.

This is a no-brainer but so many people try to fall asleep with the night lamp on and is not a miracle they dont succeed. This will, in most cases, be the answer to the how to fall asleep faster question that one may have. Some people can and prefer to sleep with the lights one, but, most of us cant do that. We sometimes tend to forget that we sleep better without any lights on, so we need to remember ourselves that. If you have trouble sleeping even with the smallest sign of light peaking through your curtains, try using an eye mask.

10. Dont waste time in front of the PC.

Avoid staying in front of the computer till later in the night if is not necessary. All that bright light coming from the computer wont help you to fall asleep faster.

11. Exercise.

This is great for your health and is inducing sleep too. By exercising you will also reduce stress and you will have greater chances of falling asleep faster. This works for a small part of people, but the next tip is exactly the opposite of this one.

12. Dont exercise close to bed time.

Most people will feel energized if they work out before bedtime and this will stop them from falling asleep. Because of the adrenaline that is created when we workout, we feel alive and a boost of energy fills our bodies and that is why you should not workout before bedtime unless you know that this will make you sleepy. If I start doing this, I cant fall asleep too soon, and thats why I exercise early in the morning. But, who knows how you will feel after this. Just try it and see.

13. Pamper yourself with a nice bath.

A warm bath can give us the answers to how to fall asleep faster. So, have a warm bath. You will feel relaxed and the sleep will come naturally. You should take a bath with 1 or 2 hours prior to going to sleep, because the steam and that hot water will make you sleepy about 1-2 hours after the bath has been taken.

Use bath oils to create a relaxing atmosphere or dip into a bathtub full of bubbles. Look for a bubble bath that smells like your favorite flowers or like bubble gum if you want a quirk moment.

Click here to check some bath oils or here if you want a tub full of bubbles.

You should always try this for a couple of nights and see how it works best for you. Maybe you can take a bath and go to bed right after that or maybe you need to have a warm bath with 4 hours before going to bed. Who could know what makes you feel better? Special thanks to Maria who pointed out that some people will sleep better if they take a bath with more than 3 hours before sleep time. I think this also represents one of fastest ways for children to sleep. Try to give your child a bath prior to sleep and see if it makes him sleepy.

14. Ssst!

Make sure that is quiet in the bedroom. Noise can disturb your sleep and if it continues, you may have a sleepless night. A white noise machine will cover all the unwanted sounds and replace them with what they call a smooth sound of rushing air. Here you will find some models and reviews to help you better decide.

15. Count sheep or anything else.

I know that this is one of well know ways to fall asleep faster, but it does work in some cases, so its worth a try. You can count your breathes, the breathes of your bed mate or any other thing that relaxes you. Try not to focus on counting. Sleeping will be piece a cake if you do this.

16. Close your eyes gently and act sleepily.

You probably know the old fake it till you make it rule, and this is a great time to use this to your own benefit. Lots of times I pretended to be asleep just to scare someone and while I waited to perform the prank with my eyes closed I ended up falling asleep.

17. Think of your hobbies.

How to fall asleep faster? Just imagine yourself doing something that you like. I, for example, I think of cleaning my closet, decorating the house etc. Think what works for you and be creative.

18. Have a light dinner.

An easy to follow tip on how to fall asleep really fast is to avoid having big meals before getting into bed. It takes a couple of hours or more to digest the food and you risk staying awake if you eat more than you need.

19. Drink a cup of hot tea.

I use Chamomile tea and it works. See what works for you and use it. Go the natural way and avoid teas that contain caffeine or have stimulating effects.

20. Be comfortable.

Did you know that wearing comfy pajamas might be a great answer to the question how to fall asleep fast and easy? If your top is too tight you are sure not to fall asleep anytime soon.

21. Have a good mattress.

Not too soft or too hard, big enough to allow you to move easily.

22. Avoid afternoon naps.

You will risk sleeping way too much in the daytime and you wont be able to sleep at all at night.

23. Listen only to ambient music.

It might sound a bit dull at first, but if you have patience you will see the results. On Amazon you will find thousands of MP3s or audio CDs with the proper type of music. Click here to check their products yourself.

24. Have your sweet one in mind.

Another tip that will help you fall asleep fast is to think at your loved one. This will definitely relax you and you can fall asleep faster.

25. Pray.

Focus on what you pray and dont let your thoughts to run away. Think of all the things you are grateful for and you will feel relaxed and stress free.

26. Sing your favorite song in your head.

Think at the clip, at the singer, at the dance. But feel relaxed and wait for the sleep to come. Use this and you wont ever ask yourself how can you get to sleep quickly.

27. Say no to noisy clocks.

One of the good ways on how to fall asleep fast is to avoid having clocks in your bedroom. You wont be tempted to look at the time and you will fell less pressure. The second solution will be a silent, no tick clock, like these here.

28. Do some stretching while in bed.

Think at what a cat does before going to sleep. The cat will do some really good stretching before she goes to sleep, and the question is how does this thing help the cat? Well, by stretching like, the cat is relaxing her muscles and getting ready to get some sleep. Cats can teach anyone a thing or two about how to go to sleep at night quickly. And this may help you too.

29. Watch horror movies. Just kidding!

Dont watch horror movies before getting to bed. You will think at them all night and no wonder you wont be able to fall asleep fast. You need happy thoughts, not the The Texas chain saw massacre.

30. Practice deep breathing.

Plain simple trick on how to fall asleep faster than ever.

31. Have a pet with you.

They are great sleeping pills for their owners. They can give you a positive boost of energy and make you sleepier after you play with them. You could learn a thing or two from them on how to fall asleep fast.

32. Use aromatherapy.

This will relax you and create a good atmosphere in your bedroom, just perfect for sleeping. Here you will find tons of products.

33. Whats your best sleeping posture?

It seems that sleeping in your favorite position is also very helpful for a good sleep. Finding a good position is which you feel comfortable and you are also relaxing your jaw will help in both falling asleep fast and sleeping great. Your jaw has been working for an entire day so it needs rest as well as you, so make sure that it has a good position so that it can relax. This tip was sent by Judy. Thank you, Judy!

34. Use ear plugs.

Get a pair or ear plugs so that no one or nothing will disturb your sleep. Even if you do fall asleep, if you are sensitive to outside noises and something happens during the night, you will probably wake up and this is why you need ear plugs. Ear plugs will do the trick and they cheap too.

Just give them a try and you will see why they are so good. These could even help you to fall asleep faster, because as soon as you put them inside your ears, you will hear nothing and you will probably want to sleep, and with no one to bother you, you will get sleepy and fall asleep. Thanks for this tip, John!

35. Use Lavender to fall asleep

Spray a light mist of lavender around the room you are sleeping in and maybe even on your sheets. This worked for Annaabelle. Thanks for the tip!

36. Count backwards

One commenter suggested counting backwards from a 1000 and we will realize we are sleepy when we start mixing numbers and begin counting forward! Thanks for this tip, David!

37. Make some noise

-TheKing