The Nuance

Why Are Some People So Good at Falling Asleep?

And if you’re not one of those people, what you can learn from them

Illustration: Kieran Blakey

The metaphor of “falling” asleep is a good one; it suggests a change from one state to another that is largely out of one’s control. While some people’s nightly tumble into sleep is quick and effortless, for others it can be…