5 Tips For Falling Asleep Quicker, According To A Sleep Expert

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
  • Sleep expert Matthew Walker describes the perfect conditions for falling asleep quicker.
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  • @Priffe
    @Priffe 6 років тому +6186

    I bet 70% of people watching this video is actually in bed already.

    • @mastericd1346
      @mastericd1346 6 років тому +73

      I *bed* _just make it punniable_

    • @handirifqialiansyah2235
      @handirifqialiansyah2235 6 років тому +43

      God damn right

    • @oktalon
      @oktalon 6 років тому +53

      3 am

    • @mrzain6895
      @mrzain6895 6 років тому +32

      Can’t lie that’s fuckin true

    • @roseanne2543
      @roseanne2543 6 років тому +37

      Lmao true😂 Literally in bed watching this before I'm about to sleep😂

  • @anilsagar1065
    @anilsagar1065 2 роки тому +473

    Short Summary -(1) Maintain regular sleep and wake up same time including on the weekends (2) darkroom before one hour of sleep (3) Room temperature below 19 degrees((4) Avoid alcohol and caffeine (5) Do not stay in bed if you are not able to fall sleep, read book or meditation.

    • @kit.7052
      @kit.7052 2 роки тому +8

      Omfg thank you for this

    • @cnstruction7844
      @cnstruction7844 Рік тому +3

      Thank you so much

    • @obi-wankenobi8671
      @obi-wankenobi8671 Рік тому +3

      Why is the room temperature 19 degrees? Oh wait I am in Fahrenheit duh

    • @Sognafar
      @Sognafar Рік тому +1

      @@obi-wankenobi8671 no no I'm in burger units too and yes 19 is perfect

    • @geminilillian4290
      @geminilillian4290 Рік тому

      Thank you

  • @lisasampson2058
    @lisasampson2058 5 років тому +264

    Psalms 4:8 In peace I will lie down and sleep for you alone O LORD will keep me safe. Amen

  • @aggressive_sandbag
    @aggressive_sandbag Рік тому +14

    Alright who here has been in bed for hours and pulled this vid up?

  • @harinath1334
    @harinath1334 6 років тому +1356

    Once again
    He simultaneously looks like 19 and 49.

  • @Keiyu104
    @Keiyu104 6 років тому +241

    Damn...watching this, in the middle of the night, in my bed, while I am eating.

    • @SnoozecoopYT
      @SnoozecoopYT 4 роки тому +2

      Sounds hot.

    • @luckyluckyloulou6100
      @luckyluckyloulou6100 3 роки тому

      Same here

    • @christslove8121
      @christslove8121 3 роки тому +1

      When I lifted weights before bed I slept like a rock. Exercise helps the body produce serotonin which is a sleep chemical produced by the brain. That's why you may notice you sleep better if you had a busy or strenuous day.

  • @gabrieltianero6925
    @gabrieltianero6925 6 років тому +47

    Yes, so true in all of it. I've been having a hard time sleeping back especially when I wake up in the middle of the night even though I sleep early. These methods could surely work and thanks so much for this.

  • @tahersadriwala1908
    @tahersadriwala1908 4 роки тому +19

    I was watching this video and then my neighbour came and we watched it together.He said that this video changed his life and touched his heart.we lent a projector in a big field and all my villagers watched it and it changed their lives too.we all are so grateful.thank you

  • @yobramyo
    @yobramyo 6 років тому +860

    Tip 1: Don't watch this video. Go to sleep.

    • @oppose4456
      @oppose4456 6 років тому +14

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    • @youtubezefq
      @youtubezefq 6 років тому +10

      Ham Bergers thanks for the tip dad

    • @hke006
      @hke006 6 років тому +1

      Ham Bergers LOL

    • @hke006
      @hke006 6 років тому

      U play fortnite? Me 2 I also do

    • @youtubezefq
      @youtubezefq 6 років тому +1

      Haesam Eustache ye

  • @fion3943
    @fion3943 6 років тому +16

    Wow informative! It's people like him that we need, not fluff, bs and repetitive stuff spoken by "experts".

  • @vanities9484
    @vanities9484 2 роки тому +96

    the five tips 👇
    1. try & maintain regularity 0:28
    2. dim lights & avoid blue lights 0:49
    3. keep the room cool 1:29
    4. avoid alcohol & caffeine 2:10
    5. don’t stay on bed awake, read a book away from bed in a dim light 3:36

    • @KTXBOT
      @KTXBOT 10 місяців тому +1

      Dam I wait in bed to fall asleep and still get to sleep

    • @XxBuddyxX-mm3lp
      @XxBuddyxX-mm3lp 9 місяців тому +1

      @@KTXBOTI think, try to sleep, think, try to sleep and then I give up and think.I eventually fall asleep

    • @KTXBOT
      @KTXBOT 9 місяців тому +1

      @@XxBuddyxX-mm3lp well I only close my eyes ands its Tuesday

    • @XxBuddyxX-mm3lp
      @XxBuddyxX-mm3lp 9 місяців тому +1

      @@KTXBOT lucky 😭

    • @KTXBOT
      @KTXBOT 9 місяців тому +1

      @@XxBuddyxX-mm3lp why you say so?

  • @hermes.trismegistus616
    @hermes.trismegistus616 5 років тому +1

    Sir I could spend hours just listen to you, the way you talk and speak to the camera is magnificent, just hearing what you say and looking at you is so inspirational of well being, thank you!

  • @mrblini
    @mrblini 6 років тому +188

    This guy has educated us pretty well on sleep. Thanks!

  • @iamdmc
    @iamdmc 6 років тому +2232

    Tip 1: Don't invest money into cryptocurrency

  • @Justme77400
    @Justme77400 4 роки тому +43

    I'm a nightowl. When it's dark I feel more energetic.

    • @DBZ-Enjoyer4432
      @DBZ-Enjoyer4432 2 роки тому +2

      Same! I dont get it!

    • @iceblu2126
      @iceblu2126 2 роки тому

      I am a dawn owl
      I am waking up at 5 or 6 am almost every day no matter what I do
      And I also love the dawn and the morning, these 2 the only phases i re-energize in

    • @viole5911
      @viole5911 Рік тому

      Y'all gonna be an owl in the next life probs

  • @Valerie-so7tu
    @Valerie-so7tu Рік тому +4

    I do know my phone is 70% part of my sleeping problem but once I shut off my phone to try and fall asleep my brain goes crazy in my thoughts wether good or bad so yay this man just taught me to read a book in another room to get tired this is so appreciated 😊

  • @SoumOrg
    @SoumOrg 6 років тому +249

    why I *always* watch these videos at 1am while I should be asleep by now!

  • @toddn.3123
    @toddn.3123 6 років тому +105

    Listening to his voice is going to help me sleep, but that said, good info

  • @GreydCat
    @GreydCat 3 місяці тому +1

    His voice was so soothing, it made me sleepy. A true expert.

  • @ForeverTruthVV
    @ForeverTruthVV 2 роки тому +10

    Thank you so much for this information and for your time, Sir. You have given us great knowledge in helping us with our sleep problems.

    • @mariapineros7616
      @mariapineros7616 2 роки тому

      Thank you. Very concise and good for people speaking english as a second language,easy to remember the important points

  • @jisperplomp5998
    @jisperplomp5998 6 років тому +330

    When you're watching this at 2:00 am

  • @JasperCasper24
    @JasperCasper24 6 років тому +89

    I liked because he bothered to change it to Celsius

  • @catsozen
    @catsozen 5 років тому +2

    Tip 5 blew my mind. I never really thought of it that way.

  • @jeanrivera3865
    @jeanrivera3865 Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the info. I'm trying to fit all tips in my life. Very helpful!

  • @alazwang8035
    @alazwang8035 6 років тому +514

    I watch this at 1am with my phone and you tell me to stay away from led screen
    Fml

  • @SpottedPredator
    @SpottedPredator 6 років тому +88

    The thumbnail is so wrong. One hand on the laptop and one hand under blanket, i could only think

    • @SkieSkie-gu3rm
      @SkieSkie-gu3rm 5 років тому +2

      Spotted Predator u perv hes just ‘itchy’ 😂

    • @krish8269
      @krish8269 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/FRwaqKj7Ndg/v-deo.html

  • @softmusicforsleeping4075
    @softmusicforsleeping4075 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this relaxing video 💚💚💚

  • @zeiadhelmy931
    @zeiadhelmy931 6 років тому +3

    Thank u very much i thought well about them and u r right :) ,i appreciate it

  • @nicolasroyer2479
    @nicolasroyer2479 6 років тому +9

    I really appreciate how clearly this man explains what he means

  • @Blindboard100
    @Blindboard100 6 років тому +24

    Uploaded right when I needed it

  • @imsickgt7604
    @imsickgt7604 6 років тому +2

    Man this really helped me alot cause sometimes when i go to bed i can't really sleep but when i sarted doing this it actually worked

  • @deresternator1234
    @deresternator1234 6 років тому

    You have no idea how much this is going to help me

  • @biankamikova
    @biankamikova 6 років тому +11

    this is actually helpful, thanks

  • @Ice.muffin
    @Ice.muffin 6 років тому +3

    Seems like a genuinely nice guy, I'd fkg love to have him as a teacher, we immensely lack good replicas of those.

  • @lucasrussell4406
    @lucasrussell4406 6 років тому +2

    I was watching videos til I got tired and found this I’m going to go try them now

  • @mariceldb2990
    @mariceldb2990 2 роки тому +1

    Just by listening how calmly you speak is good enough to put me to sleep.Thanks….zzzz.

  • @CrusardModding
    @CrusardModding 6 років тому +769

    Yeah, again only obvious things. I still need almost an hour to go to sleep.

    • @shizuokaBLUES
      @shizuokaBLUES 6 років тому +4

      Me too except I've learned that reading by candlelight helps a lot to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.

    • @Someone-cd7yi
      @Someone-cd7yi 6 років тому +6

      try using melatonin pills, it works

    • @Someone-cd7yi
      @Someone-cd7yi 6 років тому +26

      Mohammad Abdo Everything can kill you if you take too much of it.

    • @PandasUNITE
      @PandasUNITE 6 років тому +2

      Look into california poppy and valerian extracts. And meditation isn't obvious and you aren't a master because you heard about it. Get deeper into it.

    • @MultiTreeboy
      @MultiTreeboy 6 років тому +3

      smoke weed bro

  • @r.m2192
    @r.m2192 5 років тому +4

    Something that always gets me to sleep is getting the perfect position between my back and my side with my arms stretched up then just not moving no matter what even if you want to

  • @anditosaputro2121
    @anditosaputro2121 6 років тому +1

    You so smart and have lot of a very positive energy comes out from you profesor, i'm computer science student, and by watching you in this video, i feel so excited to always make a process on education, thanks profesor

  • @hemareddyhyd4530
    @hemareddyhyd4530 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for these wonderful suggestions.🙏🏻

  • @javedmusharraf6490
    @javedmusharraf6490 6 років тому +231

    He has a blue background so he is tricking us it is day time.

  • @jennifermcdonald5432
    @jennifermcdonald5432 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you very much, I guess I sleep around 4-5 hours a day ( 24 hour period) and that is in only 20-40 mins at a time so don’t think I get rem sleep. I’ve tried most of the tips you gave but will try them again seriously. Ie not cheating with the staying in bed!

  • @sumathireddy5783
    @sumathireddy5783 4 роки тому

    Wonderful doctor Most useful information Thank you very much

  • @sleephoria
    @sleephoria 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for this! You've provided some really helpful knowledge!

  • @RobHegner
    @RobHegner Рік тому +4

    There is always the "in between" . That area in your mind where you are not fully asleep but you are still in a dream state.

  • @elliot_7727
    @elliot_7727 5 років тому +18

    “What job do you do?”
    “I am a pro sleeper”

  • @hardeepkaur2753
    @hardeepkaur2753 4 роки тому +1

    Thankyou for caring for the world from Kenya

  • @KikiNugroho
    @KikiNugroho 5 років тому +1

    nice tips doc, thanks. I often have a bad/difficult sleep. Hopes this tips would help me.

  • @prodnothingtodo
    @prodnothingtodo 5 років тому +6

    Currently laying awake in bed staring at my led screen after drinking a cup of coffee watching videos on UA-cam about how I can fall asleep, while knowing that I need to wake up in 5 hours 🙂

  • @a42lalrinkimi48
    @a42lalrinkimi48 5 років тому +7

    WoW. My mother's 16 years of advices in a 5 min video.

  • @ckp979
    @ckp979 4 роки тому

    Thank you Mr. Matthew 👏👏👏

  • @wymandeligero6268
    @wymandeligero6268 5 років тому

    I love the way he discuss things

  • @Rishab9495
    @Rishab9495 4 роки тому +7

    I feel sleepy after watching his face. He looks like a perfect brand ambassador for sleep.

  • @christslove8121
    @christslove8121 3 роки тому +3

    Once I lifted weights right before bed and fell asleep just fine and slept like a rock. Exercise helps the body produce serotonin which is a sleep chemical produced by the brain. That's why you may notice you sleep better at night if you had a busy or strenuous day.

  • @tomdavison8057
    @tomdavison8057 2 роки тому +1

    That was a good thing 👍🏻could you do more
    Thanks 😊

  • @rodneybrown1924
    @rodneybrown1924 5 років тому

    Very good points and they actually work.

  • @redzyyy
    @redzyyy 5 років тому +11

    I'm a student, falling asleep is really easy but staying awake can be hard sometimes :')

  • @randompersonontheinternet1043
    @randompersonontheinternet1043 6 років тому +5

    I wish this video was up while I was in college

  • @estellevanderwesthuizen9571
    @estellevanderwesthuizen9571 2 роки тому

    Thank you for this teaching yjou have opened my eyes and taught me a lot.

  • @idiotperson2661
    @idiotperson2661 5 років тому

    Wow thanks! Really helpfull for the insomniac me! Im going to try the get out of bed one!

  • @longdongsilver2264
    @longdongsilver2264 6 років тому +21

    He's one of the very few honest people on earth

  • @anneruijs8158
    @anneruijs8158 6 років тому +46

    What I always do is I just make up a story in my mind of something that I really want to happen, and I just close my eyes and imagine everything. It is like dreaming, but you’re awake and you get to choose your dream. Make sure to make it long. About 30-45 minutes, and if it doesn’t work just imagine something new. This always works for me and it makes me fall asleep in like 2 minutes.

    • @hasnain9654
      @hasnain9654 6 років тому +1

      Anne Wolfhard I thought I was alone in doing that 😐

    • @anneruijs8158
      @anneruijs8158 6 років тому

      Zubair Ahmed Nope you are definetly not Haaha, it works for me

    • @hasnain9654
      @hasnain9654 6 років тому

      Anne Wolfhard definitely*

    • @anneruijs8158
      @anneruijs8158 5 років тому +1

      Zubair Ahmed Haha English isn’t my original language, try speaking mine. I don’t think you can speak it perfectly.

    • @hasnain9654
      @hasnain9654 5 років тому

      Anne Wolfhard if you can't speak English correctly doesn't mean that no-one can. Stop getting into this arrogancy and accept that I'm also not the native speaker of English. If we correct you doesn't mean that your English is bad. Learn some etiquettes first (or not learn if you think you are smart! Be arrogant if you like being!)

  • @rizwanazam2682
    @rizwanazam2682 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the video! was very helpful

  • @zariwilmot8844
    @zariwilmot8844 4 роки тому

    Thank you. More power.

  • @heimskr2881
    @heimskr2881 6 років тому +3

    I feel like studying human psychology, I find this kind of stuff very interesting.

  • @TheSkyrimInquisitor
    @TheSkyrimInquisitor 6 років тому +5

    ASMR helped with my insomnia. Even when I don't listen to it every night, it fixed my sleep a LOT. The only bad thing is that I sometimes fall asleep with my headphones which could get broken if I put too much pressure

  • @Amandeep12kalkat
    @Amandeep12kalkat Рік тому +1

    Thank you very much, sir.

  • @raisaislamoishi996
    @raisaislamoishi996 4 роки тому

    Excellent.Thank you very much.

  • @vinny0968
    @vinny0968 5 років тому +41

    For good sleep follow these steps.
    1) just give stress to physical body through workouts.
    2) just read books which gives
    stress to mind and eye.
    3) leave for present day don't waste whole day for tomorrow just invest 5 min or according necessities.
    4) don't expect anything from others or any work , just do it you will get result positive only.
    5) be happy and confident, don't compare with others.

  • @jblaze18
    @jblaze18 6 років тому +4

    Drinking coffee while watching 😂

  • @HangTran-bd7rw
    @HangTran-bd7rw 4 роки тому +1

    It's very useful video! Thank you so much for the content 🙂

  • @anirrrak7893
    @anirrrak7893 2 роки тому

    matthew walker!! i had read his book why we sleep it is awesome!!

  • @leecarteret3457
    @leecarteret3457 6 років тому +17

    i love how slow he explains everything. other channels think we’re like some scientists that know all these chemicals the brain produces and shit

  • @theuncannyaviator6009
    @theuncannyaviator6009 6 років тому +3

    I experienced the thing that we need darkness to fall asleep.. m from India, and when I toured France in last May, it was daylight until 10:00 in the night and I couldn't sleep till it was dark outside, though I had to wake up early in the morning...

  • @queensafiya5701
    @queensafiya5701 2 роки тому +2

    thank you these tips help me sleep every night keep up the😫 good work 😀

  • @felipesotomayor42096
    @felipesotomayor42096 2 роки тому

    Thank you macklemore for your advices

  • @chefbeefsalsa2938
    @chefbeefsalsa2938 6 років тому +81

    2:35-2:37 😂 his head animation

    • @kakyoinnoriaki3860
      @kakyoinnoriaki3860 6 років тому +3

      I was literally about to say that it is why I will never drink then I found this

    • @jules6856
      @jules6856 6 років тому

      Chef beef salsa 😂😂

    • @user-hn3du4mk5h
      @user-hn3du4mk5h 6 років тому

      Chef beef salsa 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @angelicasysnila5476
      @angelicasysnila5476 6 років тому +2

      Lol... They are shooting tones of alcohol in him..😂😂😂

  • @rk8218
    @rk8218 5 років тому +5

    How I sleep: watch UA-cam until I get dry eyes and my eyes will just close and I'm so tired

  • @karimebat4296
    @karimebat4296 5 років тому +1

    Wow thank you , that helped me a lot .

  • @softmusicforsleeping4075
    @softmusicforsleeping4075 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you, it`s a very great job 😻
    This video is so beautiful💜💜💜

  • @glorysky1998
    @glorysky1998 6 років тому +4

    As I'm watching this in bed about to go to sleep

  • @ashish9399
    @ashish9399 6 років тому +5

    And here i watching it at 2 am

  • @shawnbyers6947
    @shawnbyers6947 6 років тому

    Tip 5 was actually really useful, cheers 😄

  • @orangesky925
    @orangesky925 6 років тому

    That last tip is VERY IMP TO ME DURING EXAMS THX SIR

  • @shin5996
    @shin5996 6 років тому +6

    i cannot sleep...i think i have insomnia...i can only sleep when im high or drunk...other days i have to watch ASMR videos to make me fall asleep.

  • @ninibern7525
    @ninibern7525 4 роки тому +6

    But when something special gonna happen tomorrow I cant sleep and I can't overcome thinking about it

  • @minativishwakarma3985
    @minativishwakarma3985 4 роки тому

    Thank you doctor!! These are very good tips to fall asleep...

  • @saikumar.m
    @saikumar.m 4 роки тому

    I actually learnt the association of my bedroom and hall ... Tqq and it's a good idea

  • @sallunetta7333
    @sallunetta7333 5 років тому +5

    I couldn't sleep very well for years. I cought the "Sleeping Sickness" about two years ago. Now I sleep like a baby every day and night! 😊😊😊

  • @tengkualiff
    @tengkualiff 6 років тому +6

    Its 3.30am here lol

  • @GeneralRG
    @GeneralRG 6 років тому

    Tip 5: That's a lot of help. Thanks!

  • @josiealcover4405
    @josiealcover4405 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this video.

  • @Cj-tg3ms
    @Cj-tg3ms 6 років тому +23

    Am I the only one who uses my phone to sleep, like I just go on UA-cam and watch videos then my eyes get tired then I go to sleep

  • @NachoTV
    @NachoTV 6 років тому +5

    i guess quiting my graveyard shift job will have to happen first.

  • @mikegehre570
    @mikegehre570 5 років тому +1

    These tips have been stated a lot. Was hoping for new tips, but none here that I didn't already know. Try meditation and relaxation exercises. Surprised he didn't mention these two gems.

  • @Crepe_Cat
    @Crepe_Cat 6 місяців тому +2

    I’m trying to fall asleep in the next 20 minutes so I’m laying in my bed watching videos about how to sleep on my phone…

  • @hornetluca
    @hornetluca 6 років тому +21

    1:42 finally !!! Metric system, yuppiiii wowowoooooo

    • @snapple8255
      @snapple8255 6 років тому

      hornetluca metric is terrible, all the numbers are 10 or 100 or 1000, so they are within a placed zero of each other, so that's why us Americans get confused

  • @Finnstreams
    @Finnstreams 6 років тому +209

    Melatonin.

    • @gabeutsecks723
      @gabeutsecks723 6 років тому +11

      Hannes melatonightimgoingtofuckmyself

    • @PandasUNITE
      @PandasUNITE 6 років тому +10

      Melatonin is produced naturally in the pineal gland, you don't need it externally, you don't want to take it. It alters REM sleep. Its not a healthy solution, its a bandaid.

    • @dionway968
      @dionway968 6 років тому

      PandasUNITE My doctor only makes me use it cause I got a sleeping disorder, That I always fall asleep in class because I refuse to fall asleep during the night.

    • @PandasUNITE
      @PandasUNITE 6 років тому +2

      I get you, if thats the strongest medication he's giving you for sleep than you are doing pretty well honestly.

    • @HazyHollie2002
      @HazyHollie2002 6 років тому +4

      I’ve been on melatonin for 6 years and I still can’t sleep with it

  • @snezhanafiuortt9859
    @snezhanafiuortt9859 4 роки тому

    I love these tips!

  • @mellitevilla4384
    @mellitevilla4384 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the knowlegeable info. God bless you n keep safe🙏