Struggling to fall asleep?
You know those people who have the superpower of falling asleep in a flash? Seriously, they barely touch their head to the pillow, and they’re gone. Just boom – and they’re asleep. They don’t even remember the moment they lay down. It’s like sleep snatched them away while they were tucking themselves into bed.
This phenomenon is absolutely fascinating. For some of us – a wish. Because there are also those who suffer from insomnia, they just toss and turn in bed, count sheep, breathe deeply, stare at the ceiling… and nothing. Sleep doesn’t come. And when you want it badly – it’s even harder to catch it.
The good news? We can do something about it. And one simple but effective method is affirmations. Yes, really!
Why do some people fall asleep instantly?
Exactly – how is it that some people fall asleep faster than you can say “good night”? Sometimes it’s just a matter of natural predisposition. Such a body – it switches off like a computer after clicking “Shut Down.” Their nervous system perhaps has a shorter checklist to tick off before sleep. No dragging it out, no long goodbyes to the day.
But… sometimes there might be more to it. Maybe it’s not just a gift of nature, but a… clever escape?
Take this example: a snoring husband. One who starts his concert even before the lights have gone out. If you know you’re about to hear a terrifying GHRRRRRRRR-pfff-GHRRR, what do you do? You get ahead of the sound. You fall asleep before your husband gets revved up. Your subconscious does everything to spare you that symphony. And suddenly – you’re falling asleep in an instant. Out of love for yourself… or out of desperation.
So sometimes, falling asleep quickly is not just talent – it’s a survival strategy.
And why can’t we fall asleep fast?
Well, let’s be honest – the truth is that most people have trouble falling asleep for one simple reason: thoughts. Too many of them. We’ve been busy all day, and when it finally gets dark and quiet, our mind says, “Ohh! Now I have time to remind you of everything!” – and the merry-go-round starts. Thought after thought, topic after topic.
You’re recalling what you said to your coworker three days ago. You’re wondering if you locked the door. Did you reply to that email for sure? Or maybe you’re analyzing your conversation with your boss, or – even worse – you start planning tomorrow’s day…. in the tiniest details.
Too much thinking. Definitely.
And how can you fall asleep when your brain is having an evening meeting?
And you know what? Personally, I try not to think before sleep. Seriously. Instead of thinking – I experience. Not to analyze the day, not to solve the world’s problems or my own. Just to feel – the softness of my pillow, the warmth of my duvet, the even rhythm of my breath, the pleasant tiredness in my body. It’s about immersing myself in the moment, without judging, without words. And I allow myself to just be.
There’s time to have thoughts – and it is daytime. Let the nighttime be for the body. For the senses. For being calm here and now.
Easy to say? Sure. But rest assured – I’m about to show you a nighttime positive affirmation for sleep. It will help you switch from “talking mode” to “feeling mode”.
“I want to fall asleep that fast too! So… how can I do it?”
Oh well! Maybe you’re sitting with a cup of hot milk right now and thinking, “I wish I could fall asleep immediately, like those lucky ones…”.
And that’s great! Because that’s the first step – wanting to change something. You just need to shift from thinking to feeling. And the second step? Give yourself a little bit of support in this. For example, with an affirmation before you sleep.
An active affirmation that’s simple, gentle, warm, like a blanket embracing your soul.
So, what is the bedtime affirmation for falling asleep fast?
“I allow myself to dissolve into the stars of me”
Doesn’t that sound like an invitation to sleep? As if your body becomes light, as if you were slowly floating in the still of the night, until you finally disappear into something greater, calmer… as if you were one of the stars.
And if you feel like it, you can even count your stars. Just like that – in your imagination. One, two, three… Each one is a piece of your body, your existence, your beautiful self, which right now deserves sleep.
Think: “I allow myself… to dissolve… and to sleep”.
Not to fight sleep. Not to chase it. Just give yourself space to simply… drift away.
That’s what an affirmation before sleep is for – to create permission to let go.
It works not because it’s magic, but because you stop tensing up. You stop forcing yourself. And you begin to allow.
Just a few words for bedtime…
If falling asleep has been a struggle for you until now, try a different approach. Try it tonight. Don’t fight. Don’t try harder. Just lie down, close your eyes, take a calm breath, and say to yourself with tenderness: “I allow myself to dissolve into the stars of me.”
Let this gentle sleep affirmation wrap around you like the night sky. You don’t need to do anything else. Don’t judge, don’t wait for the result. Just be. Your body knows how to fall asleep. Just don’t disturb it.
And if you don’t fall asleep right away – that’s perfectly fine. The very intention of letting go of control and immersing yourself in the moment is a step towards deep sleep.
Sleep well. You’ve got this!
