The importance of sleep is undeniable It improves everything from our thinking to our physical function to our longevity. Still, 35.2% of adults in the U.S. get less than the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep each night and nearly 40% of adults unintentionally fall asleep during the day each month.
In the last decade, I’ve put a lot of focus into my sleep optimization and learned a lot in the process. Combining my experiences and the research, I’ve written about behavioral tactics—such as the importance of grounding, early morning sun, and when to stop caffeine intake during the day—and I wrote an article on daytime strategies for improved sleep quality.
Today I’ll tackle the best tools to use to enhance your sleep.
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- Sleep mask: FRESHME
- Breath by James Nestor.
- SomniFix is a great brand that’s easy to apply and stays on all night. Use the promo code MINDBODYDAD for 10% off.
- Blackout shades: track to put on this border and block the light.
- Nasal strips: Breathe Right makes a variety of nasal strips including “original,” extra strength,” and “clear."
The next level is air purification. Find a HEPA filter air purifier designed to cover the space it is used in. We use the Alen FIT50 Air Purifier because it is quiet, looks nice, and it’s one of the most affordable HEPA filters on the market. Update: we now have the Alen BreatheSmart 75i version as well. This one is larger (and pricier) but it’s perfect for our first floor in the hotter and colder months when we have to keep the windows closed.
We prefer the heavier 30-pound ones (note: we’re not 300 pounds). If you get one, go for an organic cotton one that JOLLYVOGUE makes.
We occasionally use the White Noise Lite app which can be used when the phone is in airplane mode. And we also have this more basic and portable Yogasleep noise machine which is low-EMF, durable, surprisingly loud (85dB), and great for kids too.
The grounding mat that I use is simple and affordable. There’s a version for a standing mat (which I use when blogging) and one for sleeping.
- If you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of grounding, and how to do it, read my article here.
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