Sleep isn't a task you can force. It's a biological process. Based on research regarding Paradoxical Intention and physiological regulation (see our stress guide), these 6 tools are designed to override your body's stress response.
Performance anxiety kills sleep. Reverse the psychology. Your goal is to stay awake.
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A natural tranquilizer. Inhale (4s), Hold (7s), Exhale (8s). Follow the circle.
Systematic shutdown. 96% success rate after 6 weeks. Click each step as you complete it.
Your core temp must drop to initiate sleep. Ideal room temp is shockingly cool (60-68°F).
Tip: Sleep naked to help thermoregulation if you can't lower the AC.
Auditory and visual entrainment works by syncing your heart rate to a rhythm. Watch this pulse.
"Cognitive Arousal" blocks sleep. Offload your working memory here, then "shred" it.
While insomnia is frustrating, falling asleep instantly is often a sign of severe sleep deprivation. A healthy "Sleep Latency" is a gentle transition, not a crash.
"Sleep shouldn't be a battle... these tactics are about working WITH your biology rather than against it."
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