This Military Sleep Method Helps You

The Military Sleep Method That Promises Results in 2 Minutes

Falling asleep can be a struggle, especially when your mind races as the hours tick away. A military technique now trending online claims to help people fall asleep in just two minutes—and it’s reportedly effective for 96% of users.

Viral Boost from Social Media

Fitness influencer Justin Agustin brought attention to this sleep method through TikTok. “It will put people to sleep in less than two minutes,” he says, adding that “it seems to work for more than 96% of individuals!” Users flooded the comments with their own stories. One shared, “I’m a military brat and was taught this… It definitely works.” Another noted, “I’ve got really bad insomnia… I’m trying this tonight.” A third wrote, “My son has many challenges, and this helps him relax and fall asleep quickly, he’s 9.”

Military Origins

According to Glamour, the technique “was created specifically for soldiers in the US military and is geared to work even in intense environments—like a literal battlefield.” The method was first detailed in Lloyd Bud Winter’s 1981 book Relax and Win: Championship Performance.

How It Works: Six Simple Steps

  1. Relax your face: Close your eyes and slowly release tension in every facial muscle.

  2. Drop your shoulders and arms: Let go of all stress in your upper body.

  3. Exhale and relax your chest.

  4. Loosen your legs: Start with your thighs, then calves, ankles, and feet.

  5. Clear your mind: Visualize a calm scene.

  6. Repeat “don’t think”: If distracted, silently repeat this for 10 seconds.

With practice, this method may help many fall asleep faster—even under stress.