It has been awhile and now I’m back with another post on how to fall asleep faster than ever. I admit I’m quite good at getting myself to fall asleep within 5 minutes and I’m here to reveal the secret. Good news that you might not need sleeping pills anymore.

Do you want to know how to fall asleep faster? I guess you want to know more about it. Are you having difficulty falling asleep, feeling awake, rolling on the bed or having insomnia? That happened to me some time ago, if you’re reading this right now, well you have come to the right page and I’m here to help you to fall asleep, a little faster. I’ve been writing quite a few sleep guide for my EDMDroid readers and I’m here to write my sleep experience, something different for ivanYolo readers, well that’s you!

Counting Sheep to Sleep GIF

Are you still counting sheep when you can’t fall asleep? Nah, that Count Sheep method doesn’t really work anymore. That’s for kids. I’ll show you the real way.

Let’s get started.

Are you feeling awake? A sleepless night is one of the most annoying things to experience. I agree, that not having enough will affect your daily life activities, not feeling energetic or unable to concentrate well. If you’re still reading this, as I have told you, you’re on the right path to having a better sleep.

3 Methods to Fall Asleep Faster

First thing first, you need an in-ear earphone, mobile phone, a sleep app or Spotify installed. Based on my own sleep experience, I need you to follow exactly this guide for it to work. Below are the recommended sleep-fast methods that you can use.

Listen to the right music

That’s right, you need to listen to the right music to fall asleep better and faster. I recommend listening to relaxing Jazz music or sentimental and it works quite well to get me to fall asleep. Relax and clear your mind, only focus on the Jazz music and you’ll drift into deep sleep in minutes. Sometimes it might not work, if you have insomnia, your mind will start drifting far away with all the thoughts, but no worries, just clear your mind and focus. If you still can’t sleep well, best to go for the second method below.

Listening to rain sounds

Based on my sleep experience, this method 100% worked. White noise, natural sound, or Rain sounds is soothing and relaxing, every night I fall asleep in within 5 minutes or more after closing my eyes. I’m not pulling your leg. There are many rain sound apps to download via Google Play, but I recently preferred using Spotify due to good quality rain sounds compared to the rain apps.

Listening to rain sounds whether it’s white noise or natural green noise playlist on earphones will work best. Start up your Spotify, put on the earphones, adjust the listening volume to a safe listening level of 50% – 55%, and let the rain sound play continuously. It is also advisable to choose your most comfortable sleeping position either from the center, left, or right. If you having difficulty sleeping on one side with both earphones on, listening on one earphone will do too. For best result, is to get both in-ears on. The main thing here is to focus and empty your mind and you’ll easily drift to sleep while listening to the rain sound. Here I have compiled a list of deep sleep rain sounds just for you to get started.

ASMR – Whispering voices in your ears

The autonomous sensory meridian response also known as ASMR, become a trend recently on the internet. There is ASMR that makes you sleep, it is a recorded audio with a woman’s voice whispering in your ears. As for this sleep ASMR still new, I haven’t completely tried it because it doesn’t work on me. Although it is some kind of sleep therapy or sounds of feel-good, I felt like it disturbed my concentration even more. I don’t feel sleepy listening but the woman’s voice does get me aroused. LOL. I prefer rain sound more but you can try ASMR if you want to. It might get you to sleep but not me. Below are examples of Sleep ASMR that you can try.

What If White Noise or Music Isn’t Helping You Fall Asleep Faster?

If white noise or music isn’t helping you fall asleep faster, you may need to try different approaches to improve your sleep environment and habits. Here are a few ideas that can make a difference:

1. Experiment with Different Sounds or Frequencies

White noise doesn’t work for everyone, so trying out alternatives like pink noise or brown noise might be helpful. These sounds have slightly different frequency profiles that some people find more soothing. You could also try nature sounds—like rain, ocean waves, river, waterfall, or forest ambiance—or soft instrumental music. Many people find that ASMR sounds also help them relax before sleep.

2. Set Up a Relaxing Sleep Environment

Your sleep environment can have a big impact on how quickly you fall asleep. Make sure your room is dark, cool, and quiet. Even a small amount of light from electronics can be distracting, so consider using blackout curtains or an eye mask.

3. Limit Screen Time Before Bed

Blue light from screens can disrupt your body’s natural sleep cycle. Try putting away devices at least an hour before bed and instead choose relaxing activities, like reading a book or listening to an audiobook, to help you wind down.

4. Try Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Stress

High stress can make it harder to fall asleep faster, even with background noise. Deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, or guided meditation apps like Calm or Headspace can help you let go of tension.

5. Stick to a Consistent Routine

A regular sleep schedule can signal to your body when it’s time to wind down, helping you fall asleep faster. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends.

6. Watch Your Eating and Drinking Habits

Caffeine, alcohol, and heavy meals close to bedtime can interfere with sleep. Try to avoid these for a few hours before bed to help your body naturally prepare for rest.

7. Consult a Healthcare Provider if Needed

If sleep difficulties continue, it might be helpful to speak with a doctor or sleep specialist to check for any underlying issues, like insomnia or sleep apnea.

Conclusion

Sometimes, finding what helps you fall asleep faster requires trying out a mix of these techniques. Keep experimenting until you discover the right combination that works for you.

If you’ve finished reading this, do try out my sleep fast methods above and if it helps you to go to sleep faster, do come back here and give me a Facebook Like!

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good night…