Fall back TO SLEEP IN 30 MINUTES

Forget about counting sheep! If you're struggling to drift off at night, here's how you can catch those all-important Zs

Never sleep through until morning? You’re not the only one – 67%* of adults say they wake up at least once in the night. And tiredness isn’t the only side effect. A lack of shut-eye weakens the immune system and can lead to problems such as high blood pressure, poor memory, depression, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. The good news? Our expert-approved, natural techniques will help you to nod off again in moments.

The blinking trick The following technique will tire out your eyelids, according to the hypnotherapist Ailsa Frank. ‘Lie comfortably in the dark with your eyes open. Begin counting backwards from 300 in your mind, slowly counting the numbers, until you feel you can’t keep your eyes open any longer. Then blink rapidly, as fast as you can for 30 seconds. When you can’t blink your eyes any more, close them, let go and drift off.’

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