Can’t sleep? Military method can make you nod off in 2 minutes and works for 90% of people

Are you one of those poor souls who stares at the ceiling at 3 AM, desperately trying to remember if you turned off the oven (you did, probably)? Well, fret no more! A Canadian fitness guru named Justin Augustin has unearthed a top-secret US Army technique designed to help fighter pilots conk out even while dodging enemy fire (or, you know, just dealing with airplane peanuts).

This magical method, which has racked up a casual 11 million views (because who doesn’t want to fall asleep faster?), promises to have you snoring in two minutes flat. That’s faster than it takes to scroll through your doomscrolling feed! And apparently, it works for 90% of people. So, if you’re in that 10%, maybe try counting sheep… or hiring a hypnotist.

The secret? A potent cocktail of deep breathing and visualizations, designed to “shut the body down,” one limb at a time. It’s like giving your body a gentle “time out” until it finally gives in and agrees to sleep.

Here’s the breakdown: You lie down (obviously, unless you’re a particularly talented sleep-walker). Then, you begin a systematic relaxation tour of your body, starting with your forehead. Imagine your eyes, cheeks, and jaw turning into jelly. Focus on your breathing, because apparently, breathing is important for, like, staying alive and stuff.

Next, you move down to your neck and shoulders. “Make sure your shoulders are not tensed up,” instructs Augustin. Because who hasn’t spent half the night with their shoulders practically touching their ears? Let them drop, like you just dropped the mic after a killer karaoke performance.

Then comes the fun part: imagining a “warm sensation” spreading from your head to your fingertips. It’s like a mini internal spa day, except instead of cucumber water, you’re mainlining sleep. This warm sensation then travels down to your chest, stomach, thighs, knees, legs, and finally, your toes. By this point, your body is probably thinking, “Okay, okay, I get it. You want me to relax. Fine.”

Finally, you picture one of two relaxing scenarios: either you’re chilling in a canoe on a perfectly calm lake under a clear blue sky (no mosquitos allowed!), or you’re nestled in a black velvet hammock in a pitch-black room (perfect for when you’re trying to escape the in-laws).

Augustin claims that with six weeks of nightly practice, you’ll be out cold within two minutes of hitting the pillow. Which is great news for anyone who’s ever spent hours tossing and turning, contemplating the meaning of life (or just what to have for breakfast).

The internet, of course, is loving it. People are raving about how this technique has helped them conquer insomnia, anxiety, and even the rigors of long-haul trucking. One person even claimed they’ve been using it for 30 years, after learning it in the military. So, if it’s good enough for soldiers in combat, it’s probably good enough for you trying to escape the sound of your neighbor’s dog barking.

So, ditch the sleeping pills, forget the warm milk, and give this army-approved method a try. You might just find yourself finally getting the good night’s sleep you’ve been dreaming of (literally).