4 Apps for a better night’s sleep
High-Tech Nights: 4 Apps for Better Sleep, Naturally
Sleep is of the utmost necessity when it comes to recharging our brains and bodies, and to help look and feel our best. However, for some, getting a good night’s sleep feels impossible. From getting a new mattress to trying essential oils, there are plenty of natural remedies to incorporate. But the answer may very well be on your phone.
While there's a lot of talk around reducing screen time for better sleep, there are also plenty of ways to make your phone an asset in your nightly routine. From helping you wind down to getting more from your dreams, take advantage of these app suggestions to improve your sleep and make the most of your nights.
Take Time to Wind Down
An important part of sleeping well is making sure you've had a chance to let go of the day's distractions. Avoid doing any work a few hours before bed, and try to develop a relaxing routine that tells your body it's time for sleep. Consider using the Headspace app and taking advantage of their sleep functions, which include everything from reduced screen light to soothing music.
As an added plus, by making a habit of using their guided meditations throughout the day, you may be able to lower your overall stress, which means less anxiety weighing on you come nightfall.
Stop the Snoring
Often, we may have a health issue affecting our sleep that we don't even know about. Snoring is one such problem that seems to affect approximately half the population at some point in their lives.
While it may appear to be a harmless quirk — or a bigger problem for your partner than for you — in actuality it can be an indicator that you are not getting enough air as you sleep. Moreover, snoring often results in waking up throughout the night, even if you don't remember it in the morning, and this pattern has a detrimental effect on your overall sleep quality.
To figure out whether snoring might be a culprit in your sleeping woes, try an app like SnoreLab, which records your nightly sounds to produce a Snore Score. You can use it to identify trends in your snoring, as well as to help determine whether other steps you take — like a particular product or behavioral changes — are helping.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The average person spends about 37% of their day sleeping, but about 70 million Americans still suffer from chronic sleep problems. Regardless of the reason behind relocating, moving can bring on stress, which can impact sleep quality. To help people going through this stressful time, our team created a guide that highlights some of the most common sleep issues affecting movers, along with some ways to prevent them.
You can check it out here:
https://www.mymove.com/home-inspiration/bedroom/trouble-sleeping-in-new-home/
Our guide is entirely free and includes the following:
How to create a positive sleep routine
Mattresses that help with sleep
List of gadgets and sleep apps that help with falling asleep
Dream Big
While we may think of sleep as a time when nothing exciting is going on, either physically or mentally, the reality of our body at rest is very different. NIH explains sleep offers benefits for nearly every system in our bodies, but one of its most important functions for our longtime well-being is in helping to consolidate our memories from the day.
One possible mechanism that assists in this vital job is dreaming. The exact purpose of our dreams is unknown, but some experts feel it helps to process emotions and memories. It's unfortunate, then, that most of us forget 90 percent of our dreams upon waking and lose access to this subconscious information.
There are tools to help, though. Try using an app like Capture to record your dreams and keep track of them over time, as well as to better understand the significance behind them, so you can be more in touch with your inner self and emotional responses.
Wake Up Right
The final step in a good night's sleep? Waking up on the right side of the bed — or just at the right time. Rather than relying on the classic, obnoxious ring at 7 AM sharp, My Morning Routine recommends an alarm like the Sleep Cycle app to gently rouse you at the optimal time during your sleep. This app tracks your sleep habits and movements to wake you when you're sleeping lightly, instead of rousing you abruptly from the deepest stage of your cycle.
Final Words
We’re confident that implementing these apps to assist in your goal for a better night’s sleep can help, but it’s also important to set yourself up for success. This starts with your bedroom, which should be a cool, dark and positive space (i.e. clutter-free and clean) that facilitates restful sleep. Breathable clothing, comfortable linens and a supportive mattress are also necessary. It’s also important to avoid greasy foods or caffeinated beverages before bed, as well as limit your exposure to blue light.
If you need better sleep, put your phone to work. A few well-chosen apps and habit changes can mean better sleep, naturally!
Submitted by Camille Johnson