This sleep method was developed in the military to ensure soldiers could get enough rest to remain alert and vigilant on the battlefield. It’s outlined in Bud Winter’s book, ‘Relax and Win.’ Here’s the method: Begin by relaxing your facial muscles including your jaw, tongue, and around your eyes. Let your shoulders drop, followed by your arms and forearms, one side at a time. Take slow breaths and relax your chest, thighs, legs, and toes. Clear your mind by focusing on your breathing for ten seconds, noticing the air entering and leaving your nostrils. To help clear your mind, envision yourself in a canoe on a calm lake under a blue sky, lying in a dark velvet hammock, or keep repeating ‘do not think’ to yourself. This technique has a 96% success rate for those who practice it for six weeks. Besides this method, activities like yoga, meditation, or reading can also help relax your mind and body.
I was expecting this to be about getting up early for a long hike with heavy gear followed by a long workday. This is much simpler!
Adler said:
I was expecting this to be about getting up early for a long hike with heavy gear followed by a long workday. This is much simpler!
I remember seeing something like that on a forum.
@Fin
That forum has really gone downhill.
Keegan said:
@Fin
That forum has really gone downhill.
True, forums like this one are much better for real advice.
Adler said:
I was expecting this to be about getting up early for a long hike with heavy gear followed by a long workday. This is much simpler!
This gave me a good laugh. I actually get up early for an 8-mile walk and a gym session before a 10-hour workday and still sleep terribly. This method is simple and really helps me relax. It’s just hard to stick to it every day. Thanks for making my morning better, it’s just before 4am here.
This brought back memories… my parents, both military, taught me this as a child. I had forgotten all about it until now, thanks for sharing.
All I end up thinking about is how I’m supposed to not be thinking.
Ash said:
All I end up thinking about is how I’m supposed to not be thinking.
Descartes would be baffled.
Ash said:
All I end up thinking about is how I’m supposed to not be thinking.
Descartes would be baffled.
Nice pun!
Ash said:
All I end up thinking about is how I’m supposed to not be thinking.
That’s the trick, noticing when you’re thinking and bringing your focus back to not thinking. Keep at it for six weeks; you might get the hang of it.
Ash said:
All I end up thinking about is how I’m supposed to not be thinking.
Eventually, he stopped thinking.
Ash said:
All I end up thinking about is how I’m supposed to not be thinking.
Eventually, he stopped thinking.
Unexpected plot twist!
Ash said:
All I end up thinking about is how I’m supposed to not be thinking.
Same here.
So the military teaches you to just stop thinking? That’s interesting!
Wren said:
So the military teaches you to just stop thinking? That’s interesting!
Day or night, just don’t think!
This worked amazingly well for me, I fell asleep in about a minute. I’ve always had trouble sleeping, but this method was like flipping a sleep switch. Thanks for sharing.
Macon said:
This worked amazingly well for me, I fell asleep in about a minute. I’ve always had trouble sleeping, but this method was like flipping a sleep switch. Thanks for sharing.
Does it still work if you keep using it?
@Wil
He might still be asleep, hasn’t replied yet.
Haven said:
@Wil
He might still be asleep, hasn’t replied yet.
That’s funny!