As a sleep writer, I know the military sleep method is the gold standard hack for falling asleep fast. But whenever I put it to the test, I'd find myself staring at the ceiling. So I was looking for another way to cut down my sleep latency (the time it takes it drift off) when I came across the 3-2-1 shutdown rule.
As Dr. Tim Mercer, NHS GP Partner, explained to me, there are a few essentials for consistently falling asleep fast. "Aim for a consistent bedtime, limit stimulating activities before bed, and create a relaxing wind-down period," he said.
