Struggling to fall back asleep in the middle of the night? Dermatologist Jenna Coackley has a quirky trick up her sleeve that she swears by—and she calls it a bit of “voodoo magic.” When Jenna found herself tossing and turning, she put this unique hack to the test, and was amazed by the results.
Here’s the trick: with your eyes closed, look right, then left, then up, then down. Finish it off by rolling your eyes in a circle before changing direction. Keep repeating until you drift back to sleep. According to Jenna, this eye exercise helps activate your “parasympathetic nervous system,” tricking your brain into thinking it’s in the REM cycle, the sleep stage that relaxes you the most.
Several folks tuned into Jenna’s TikTok shared their excitement and experience with a few even saying it’s been a lifesaver! One person added a twist by crossing their eyes at the end, claiming it works wonders. However, it doesn’t work for everyone, and some prefer other methods like mentally listing items in an A-Z format until they fall asleep.
According to health experts, adults need 7-9 hours of sleep a night, while children and younger ones require more. Consistent sleep schedules, relaxation before bed, and a dark, quiet space can help. But if insomnia persists, it might be time to see your GP.
So, if you’re lying awake at night, give Jenna’s trick a go, and you might just find yourself back in dreamland faster than you thought! 🌙✨ #SleepHack #VoodooMagic #GoodNight