Forget the Military Sleep Method — this simple bedtime trick helps me fall asleep quickly and it’s perfect for cold weather sleep

If you aren’t familiar with the Military Sleep Method — I wasn’t — it’s a relaxation technique that’s designed to help you fall asleep faster, and was originally used by members of the US military to drop off even when under pressure, such as in a combat situation.

The method was popularized thanks to the 1981 Lloyd 'Bud' Winter book Relax and Win: Championship Performance, and there have been claims it can help you fall asleep in just two minutes, many of which you may have seen on social media, such as TikTok. However, there's a pretty big caveat to that, which we'll explain below.

For our Fall Back into Great Sleep campaign, we’re taking a look at what the Military Sleep Method is, why you won't immediately be able to use it to drop off in minutes, and a simpler, cosier sleep techniqu