The Sleep Switch: 6 Tools To Help You Sleep

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.

1

Paradoxical Intention

Performance anxiety kills sleep. Reverse the psychology. Your goal is to stay awake.

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Ready

2

4-7-8 Breathing

A natural tranquilizer. Inhale (4s), Hold (7s), Exhale (8s). Follow the circle.

3

The Military Method

Systematic shutdown. 96% success rate after 6 weeks. Click each step as you complete it.

1. Relax Face (Tongue, Jaw)
2. Drop Shoulders & Arms
3. Exhale & Limp Legs
4. Clear Mind (Visualize Black)
4

Thermal Drop

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.

5

60 BPM Entrainment

Auditory and visual entrainment works by syncing your heart rate to a rhythm. Watch this pulse.

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6

The Brain Dump

"Cognitive Arousal" blocks sleep. Offload your working memory here, then "shred" it.

Are You Sleeping *Too* Fast?

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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