How Long Should It Actually Take To Fall Asleep? We Asked A Sleep Specialist

She also recommends incorporating a magnesium supplement, such as mbg’s sleep support+, into your routine about half an hour before you get in bed.*

“Most of the time, people aren’t sleeping because their mind is still spinning. So we have to find ways to calm that down, which is why I love magnesium,” she explains. Magnesium can help enhance sleep quality, support a healthy circadian rhythm, and promote a steady state of relaxation so you can fall asleep faster.*

On top of that, she suggests dimming the lights an hour or two before bed to help signal the body that sleep is near. “I find that dimming the lights is one of the most critical things,” she adds. “If you’re going to bed at 10 p.m. and having trouble sleeping, you might want to start dimming the lights at 8.” Making sure the temperature is somewhere between 60° and 67° Fahrenheit also helps prepare the body to sleep, she says.

And if you’re particularly stressed, Willeumier recommends doing something calming, such as meditating, taking a bath or shower, reading, or even listening to nature noises. (You can check out more of her tips for better sleep here!)