falling asleep, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . It’s called sleep onset insomnia . And that tossing and turning and looking at the clock can put a real damper on your morning — and your overall health . So, it makes sense that people are looking for all kinds of magic solutions to help fall asleep faster. From melatonin supplements to sleepy girl mocktails and, now, the military sleep method. We talked with sleep psychologist Alaina Tiani, PhD , about what this method is and whether it’s worth a try. What is the military sleep method? The military sleep method is a relaxation routine that claims to get you to sleep in two minutes. Considering that it can be normal to take up to a half hour (or longer) for the average person to fall asleep, it can sound like just the remedy you need. “Understandably, when you’re having trouble falling asleep, you want to find the thing that’s going to help get you there quickly, which is probably why things like the military sleep method have become so popular. I have patients asking about it more and more,” Dr. Tiani acknowledges. Advertisement Reports are conflicting about where the method started and whether it’s actually taught to military personnel. But the lore says that service people — particularly fighter pilots and those out on missions — use this method to ensure they can conk out fast when time is of the essence. But for the average person, the stakes aren’t that high. And hurrying along sleep can actually make sleep more elusive. More on that in a bit. Military sleep method steps The military sleep method emphasizes well-researched techniques that can promote a sense of calm and relaxation to help your brain and body prepare for sleep. But it’s worth pointing out that no studies have been done on the method itself. And no research has promised that any of these techniques will get you snoozing in two minutes. Depending on what you read or watch, the exact steps of the military sle