Sleep expert says there's an easy way to fall asleep fast in under five minutes

Millions of people in the UK struggle to sleep every night because stress and insomnia.

We've all tried techniques like counting sheep, drinking warm milk and meditation, but they're not always helpful when trying to doze off.

But a sleep expert says there's a simple technique to falling asleep in less than five minutes.

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Rosie Osmun from Eachnight.com has explained that by just making slight changes to your sleep schedule can help you drift off easier.

If you can't sleep, the worst thing you can do is to look at the clock. Obsessing over the time you've got left until you have to wake up can ultimately make it harder to sleep.

Instead, try this simple mistake which may help you fall asleep fast.

A simple technique called progression muscle relaxation (PMR) can help your body relax before bed, Rosie says.

She added: "Aiming to ease any tension, the focus of this technique is to tense your muscles briefly before relaxing them."

Here is how to do the technique:

Rosie also recommends keeping electronics out of your bedroom as much as possible to avoid a disrupted night's sleep.

She explains: "Blue light from TV’s, laptops or phones can confuse our circadian rhythm and make it harder to fall asleep.

"Instead, try swapping looking at your phone with reading or completing a skincare routine, or any task that is relaxing enough to wind down before bedtime."

Also, consider the temperature of your bedroom. People with insomnia tend to stay warm at night.

However, according to Rosie, the perfect bedroom temperature to fall asleep is between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5C and 19.5C).

Rosie explains: "If your room temperature is