I know that to really face the day and function well, I need a good night’s sleep. However, sometimes I toss and turn at night trying to fall asleep, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. A recent sleep study conducted with the Apple Watch at Brigham and Women’s Hospital shows that only 31% of us sleep well at night.
Luckily, the very technology that might be keeping us awake can also help put together a sleep strategy. That’s why I’ve rounded up some of the best sleep solutions to help you get the rest you need.
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headspace
iPhone 4.8 stars (at the time of publication)
Android 4.5 stars (at the time of publication)
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Headspace offers guidance and techniques to help you relax.
Headspace offers a guided experience using tools and techniques to help you relax your body. You can also try their 30-day sleep course to change your relationship with sleep. Headspace offers a 14-day free trial. It is available for both iOS and Android phones. At the time of publication, Headspace had 4.8 stars on the App Store and 4.5 stars on the Google Play Store.
Headspace Guide to Sleep on Netflix
You can download the Netflix app on iOS and Android phones to watch Headspace Guide to Sleep.
If you already have Netflix and don’t want to join Headspace, try this seven-episode series. Headspace teaches you how to sleep better and includes a guided relaxation at the end of each episode. You can download the Netflix app on iOS and Android phones to watch the series.
Quiet app
iPhone 4.8 stars (at the time of publication)
Android 4.4 stars (at the time of publication)
The Calm app includes sleep stories, music, and more.
The Calm app is an excellent app for sleep stories, music, meditation and more. Sleep stories are told by celebrities including Matthew McConaughey, Laura Dean and LeBron James. There are even master classes in meditation and breathing exercises to help you relax. You can try the Calm app with a 7-day free trial, and then you’ll need to sign up to take full advantage of the app. The app is available for both iOS and Android phones. At the time of publication, this app had 4.8 stars on the App Store and 4.4 stars on the Google Play Store.
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Peloton app
iPhone 4.9 stars (at the time of publication)
Android 4.2 stars (at the time of publication)
Peloton offers meditation topics including sleep, breathing, deep relaxation and more.
The popular bike offers more than just spinning courses. With over 1,300 meditation sessions available, as a Peloton subscriber you are sure to find one that works. They offer over 20 meditation topics including sleep, breathing, deep relaxation, gratitude, healing and more. The app is available for both iOS and Android phones. You can sign up for a 30-day trial to try different styles of meditation with different teachers. At the time of publication, this app had 4.9 stars on the App Store and 4.2 stars on the Google Play Store.
Better sleep
iPhone 4.8 stars (at the time of publication)
Android 4.5 stars (at the time of publication)
The BetterSleep app gives you a personalized sleep experience.
The BetterSleep app gives you a personalized sleep experience. You can try it for free for seven days, and then it costs a $59.99 annual subscription fee. The app offers an easy-to-use sleep tracker, sleep recorder, 300+ premium sleep sounds, 100+ bedtime stories, and 250+ calming guided meditations.
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You can also set bedtime reminders in the app, and there’s a section where you can add your favorite sounds. The app is available for iOS and Android phones. At the time of publication, this app had 4.8 stars on the Apple Store and 4.5 stars on the Google Play Store.
Follow these tips to help you sleep better.
Exposure to blue light from the various screens we look at throughout the day can cause eye damage. While scientific research isn’t clear on the long-term harms, staring at blue-light screens for too long can cause symptoms like blurred vision or dry eyes. This is especially bad when you’re trying to fall asleep, and there are numerous studies reporting that you should avoid blue light for at least an hour before going to sleep. How to turn off blue light on iPhone and Android devices.
How do I turn off the blue light on my iPhone?
Open your Settings app
Go to Display & Brightness
Click Night Shift
Use the slider below to make your screen less warm
Turn on the Scheduled option to schedule when to adjust your phone before bed. You can tap the time frame to set the time you want.
How do I turn off the blue light on my Android?
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If you don’t see the Night Light option:
Under Display, tap Eye Comfort Shield
You can tap Adaptive to adjust the screen based on the time of day, or tap Custom to adjust the color temperature and make the screen warmer
Tap Always to set how often to turn off the blue light.
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