Sleep Advice From 1938 That Still Works Today

Deep breathing

Front view of peaceful attractive middle aged active woman practising yoga on the bed holding eyes closed, sitting in Half Lotus exercise, Ardha Padmasana pose and wearing sportswear in the morning. “I found my recipe in The Lives of a Bengal Lancer. It is simply to draw 20 even breaths, then on the 21st, hold the breath as long as possible. By the time I have done this three times I am drowsy.” —Sophie Kerr, novelist. Check out these 11 weird sleep tricks that actually work. And yes, Sophie’s tactic is one of them!