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Quirky and Unexpected Ways CNET's Sleep and Wellness Experts Fall Asleep

The article from CNET discusses various unconventional methods that sleep and wellness experts use to fall asleep. These methods include paradoxical intention, where one tries to stay awake, which can reduce performance anxiety about sleep; using ASMR videos to trigger a calming response; engaging in paradoxical relaxation, focusing on tensing muscles to eventually relax them; employing the 4-7-8 breathing technique to promote relaxation; listening to specific music like binaural beats or isochronic tones; practicing progressive muscle relaxation; using the military sleep method which involves relaxing each part of the body sequentially; and even employing cognitive shuffling, where one thinks of random, unrelated objects to distract the mind from stress. Each expert shares personal anecdotes and the science behind why these quirky techniques might work, offering readers a range of options to experiment with for better sleep.

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