6 Gadgets To Help Improve Your Sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep is difficult. Most of us deal with enough stress to interfere with getting regular, quality shut-eye. Since we can’t flip a switch and drift to dreamland, here are six gadgets you can use to help improve your sleep and maybe even reduce the stress you experience.

1. Guided Sleep Apps

Oh, the wonderful world of apps! There are so many different apps available for download that target sleep and stress reduction. From guided meditations to EMDR tapping solutions, you can find an abundance of different sleep technologies to help you fall asleep.

If you are looking for a sleep tracking app that can pair with your mobile device to track your sleep progress over time, there are many suitable apps out there to accommodate these needs. Browse different apps to see what might work for you.

2. Noise-Canceling Headphones

For some of us, the difference between a good night’s sleep and insomnia is external noise. There are many noises that are outside of our control when we are trying to sleep, but with the right noise-canceling headphones, you can block out all of that excess sound with the click of a button. Finally, an easy solution for the sleep you deserve!

3. A Weighted Blanket

Weighted blankets have become popular for their ability to reduce stress and anxiety. With pressure-based technology, weighted blankets make it easier for the individual to fall and stay asleep throughout the night.

You can find weighted blankets with body temperature sensing technology to ensure that the user does not get too warm or overheated while using the blanket.

Using a weighted blanket activates deep pressure stimulation. When this stimulation is activated, stress hormones decrease, and melatonin increases, prompting you to fall asleep. Pair your weighted blanket with a Japanese pillow and you are on your way to better sleep!

4. Sleep Calming Devices

Poor sleep can also result from anxiety and its subsequent effect of interfering with balanced breathing and relaxation. To help you restore your breathing to its natural pattern, consider sleep calming devices that regulate breathing.

Many of these devices look similar to inhalers, but they are used to calm the mind and bring the natural breath back. You inhale and exhale calming scents and sensory motions are built-in to gradually breathe your way back to a calm state.

5. EEG-Powered Sleep Headbands

Sleep headbands designed to track brain-sensing can let you know how well you are sleeping each night by monitoring EEG patterns and checking your pulse. Many options include additional sleep-inducing features such as meditations, smart-fade technologies, and device compatibility.

Headbands that include breath monitoring also track certain metrics to let you know how deeply and consistently you are breathing throughout the night while you sleep.

6. White Noise Machines

If the television or the laundry going helps you drift off, you might be a good candidate for a white noise machine. Some of us need a repetitive sound pattern to help silence the mind. There are many different machines available that you can preset to sounds you like.

Many also include built-in programs to monitor sleep, meditations, nature sounds, and digital clocks for an all-in-one sleep technology that does it all. Some models include soft hues to keep your vision in night mode and help you fall asleep faster.

The Bottom Line

Today, it is easier than ever to find sleep aid technologies with the means to help you fall asleep. Review the suggestions for sleep support gadgets above as you consider which options may be suitable for you and your sleep needs.