6 Tricks That Will Help You Become One Of Those People Who Can Fall Asleep In Minutes

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4. SLIP ON SOME SOCKS

Putting on warm, fuzzy socks isn't only super cozy. Wearing socks to bed will warm up your feet, ultimately causing the dilation of blood vessels in the skin of your feet, which helps redistribute heat to the rest of your body and sends a signal to your brain that it's time to sleep, research finds.

5. LET YOUR MIND WANDER

Distracting yourself from thinking about how badly you wish you were sleeping can be a game-changer for people who struggle falling asleep, says Winter. Giving your brain something else to focus on (that won't stress you out) often works wonders. Counting sheep isn't the only way to go, though, says Winter. Instead, plan out your dream vacation in your head or fantasize about Ryan Gosling cooking you dinner in a cabin in the woods. Before you know it, you'll be waking up to the sound of your alarm.

6. JUST BREATHE

Research shows that mindfulness meditation, which teaches you to focus on your breath and the present moment, can help fight insomnia by lowering stress levels and keeping you from ruminating on what might happen. But meditating when you get into bed probably won't solve your sleep problems instantly. Just like you wouldn't try learning to play guitar right before you're supposed to get on stage to perform, mindfulness is something you need to practice regularly, so when it's time to fall asleep, your brain will know just what to do, says Winter. "Your ability to quiet your mind is a skill that you can practice; it's not genetic."