How Long Does It Take You To Fall Asleep?

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How long does it take you to actually fall asleep each night? As soon as your head hits the pillow? Or after 45 minutes of doom-scrolling? Some interesting stats come from our friends over at The National Sleep Foundation suggests it should take a healthy person about 15 to 20 minutes to fall asleep.

If you pass out sooner than that, it could be a sign of exhaustion or burnout.

And on the other hand, if it takes you a lot longer, it could mean stress, depression or even sleep apnea. So do what you can to adjust for that 15-20 minute window. For me, I know that means putting the phone away!

Which category do you fall into?


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