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Normally I need at least 30 minutes to fall asleep. When I go to bed my mind seems a lot more active than it is during the day, but I think you're just paying more attention to it then.
If you want to fall asleep faster, I suggest you use a relaxation technique to clear your mind and completely relax your body. When I use such a technique I only need about 10 minutes to fall asleep, a lot faster than usual.
The following is a quote from a self-hypnosis tutorial on the internet:
Close your eyes and work to rid your mind of any feelings of fear, stress, or anxiety. When you begin, you might find it difficult not to think. You may find that thoughts keep intruding. When this happens, don't try to force the thoughts out. Observe them impartially, and then let them slip away.
Don't try to pay too much attention to what's going on inside your head. Instead, try to focus on something you hear. For example, listen to the wind or the rain outside. You can also try to focus on your breathing.
Another quote from the same tutorial, describing how to relax your body:
Beginning with your toes, imagine the tension slowly falling away from your body and vanishing. Imagine it freeing each body part one at a time starting with your toes and working its way up your body. Visualize each part of your body becoming lighter and lighter as the tension is removed. relax your toes, then your feet. Continue with your calves, thighs, hips, stomach and so on, until you've relaxed each portion, including your face and head. Using imagery techniques of something you find comforting or soothing, such as water (feel the water rushing over your feet and ankles, cleansing them of tension) can be effective as well.
When you're done, you will feel that your body is completely relaxed. Now it is a lot easier to fall asleep.
Try not to move, as you will need to start over again if you do.
I hope this helps you somehow.
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