How to Fall Asleep?

Let Go of Thoughts, Be at Peace
One of the best ways to fall asleep is to just let go of all your worries, thoughts and fears. Just stop thinking about them. Let go of the past and the stresses of the day.

You have done your best for the day and now no matter how much you think, it can't be undone. Meditation before going off to sleep also helps a lot. This will slow down and relax your mind, which is in overdrive, and help it settle down in sleep. Think about some of the most relaxing moments in your life! This works for me, and may work for you too. With practice, it becomes easier to let go, though it may seem difficult at the start!

Reduce Your Caffeine Intake!
Caffeine is a stimulant which keeps your brain awake and alert. It is contained in coffee and cold drinks like coke. So if you are drinking too many cups of coffee, tea or coke, after 12 pm, your brain is going to be in overdrive for at least 12 more hours after consumption. So stop consuming too much of caffeine through tea, coffee or coke! This is one of the ways to fall asleep faster, that will definitely work!

Reduce Alcohol Consumption
You may think that having that small liquor peg will help you sleep better, but actually it disrupts your sleep pattern in the long term! Using alcohol or sleeping pills as ways to fall asleep, will make your body addicted to them! These are some of the worst ways to fall asleep! Why use such artificial ways to fall asleep, when you can fall asleep instantly through natural means? Let go of the alcohol and the sleeping pills. Try to relax, sleep will follow.

Exercise!
Remember the days when you instantly fall asleep as you have worked hard all day or trekked or worked out a lot? When you have exercised in the morning and physically worked hard all day, falling into a deep slumber is not a problem. So make it a point to exercise every day in the morning . Also if you have a sedentary lifestyle, take a break, go for a walk and keep your body active physically. I am not asking you to get exhausted, but just stay physically active throughout the day. A hard day's work will guarantee you sleep!

Have a Warm bath or Shower
Having a warm bath or shower before going to sleep induces slumber instantly. Just have a warm shower, dress up in a lose night dress, darken your bedroom and I will guarantee that sleep will follow!

Avoid a Heavy Meal Before Sleep!
Avoid having too much food before going to sleep and do not stay hungry either. Drinking a glass of milk or a glass of water before going to sleep is a good idea. Milk contains 'Trytophan' which induces sleep very easily! So having milk is one of the best natural sleeping aids!

Follow Your Sleep Cycle
Once you start sleeping well, fix that time as bed time, and stick to the routine! Maintain this sleep routine and avoid disrupting it by staying awake unnecessarily. This is because there is a center in our brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus which controls our biological clock. If you maintain a routine, your biological clock will be tuned accordingly, and you will have no sleeping problems!