Count Sheep

One time, when I was suffering from insomnia, a friend suggested that I try counting sheep.  I thought this was strange advice, but nonetheless when I couldn't sleep that night, I got in my car, and drove around looking for a sheep farm.  In a sense, I guess it worked since I eventually fell asleep at the wheel after several hours of looking for such a farm, but seeing as I ended up totaling my car, I can't help but think there must be a better way to get some sleep.