Can’t Sleep? Survey Reveals the Things Most Likely to Induce Some Shut Eye  

Ever lay down at night exhausted only for your brain to decide it’s gong to remember everything you’ve ever said or done in great detail.

Yeah, join the club.

It’s no surprise that 87% of adults struggle to sleep, with 75% wishing they could get more sleep than they do.

Luckily a survey by Slumerdown has revealed the top things most likely to send an adult to dreamland.

They polled over 2,000 adults and discovered that a dark room, the sound of rain and a game of cricket are all likely to send adults to sleep. A ticking clock, a long game of Monopoly and perhaps controversially, watching a Star Wars film also feature in the list.

A freshly made bed is also key to a good nap, especially if it’s luxury bedding. Cuddles, blankeys and a hot water bottle also help (and sound ideal).

Some impractical examples included writing an essay, powerpoint presentations and work meetings. The Antiques roadshow also featured. Harsh.

Here’s the full list for the next time you struggle to get some shut eye.

1. A dark room
2. A freshly made bed
3. Luxury bedding
4. Reading a book
5. A large meal
6. A cuddle
7. A hot bath
8. A fleecy blanket
9. A hot water bottle
10. The sound of a TV show in the background
11. The sound of rain
12. Your hair/arm/back being stroked
13. Watching a long film
14. A warm office
15. Sitting on a train
16. Sitting in a car
17. Smell of lavender
18. Work meetings
19. A ticking clock
20. A cat purring
21. Political party broadcasts
22. Classic music
23. Cricket
24. Powerpoint presentations
25. Reality TV
26. A burning candle
27. Golf
28. Camomile tea
29. Snooker
30. Herbal tea
31. A Star Wars film
32. Formula One
33. College or university lectures
34. An episode of Downton Abbey
35. Match of the Day
36. Question Time
37. A long game of Monopoly
38. The shipping forecast on Radio 4
39. Shopping channels
40. The Antiques Roadshow
41. A Lord of the Rings film
42. Revising for an exam
43. Prime Minister’s Questions
44. Horse racing on the TV
45. Final Score/Soccer Saturday (Football results programmes)
46. Whale music
47. Newsnight
48. Reading with a child/listening to a child read
49. Incense
50. Writing an essay