These Apps Will Make You Fall Asleep
Even though most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep , for most of us, that number is elusive. No matter how hard you try to master a sleep routine that actually works , one of the biggest challenges is actually turning off your brain as soon as your head hits the pillow. Lots of apps track your sleep , but how about getting to that precious REM cycle?
If you need a little help putting your mind to sleep, here are a few apps that use guided meditation and other soundscapes to lull you into sleep.
For guided meditation: Headspace
Headspace is best known as a meditation app, but it also helps you fall asleep. It features “sleep telegrams” which are essentially adult bedtime stories designed to help you visualize calming meditative experiences. Controlled sound helps you immerse yourself in free space to fall asleep easily.
Cost: Free for selected content or $70/year for a full subscription.
For soothing white noise: Noisli
Sometimes all you need is the right atmosphere for falling asleep. Noisli stands out as a sleep soundtrack app with a wide range of choices, from a summer storm to the hum of a coffee ship.
Cost: $2 per app; site is free.
For temporary sleep: Pzizz
Don’t ask me how to pronounce the name of this app. All I know is that if you download it, you can set a timer for your sleep session. This is the best option if you need to take a nap and need a soothing soundtrack for that.
Cost: Free for selected content or $70/year for a full subscription.
Adult Bedtime Stories: Serenity
As with Headspace, Calm is a popular meditation app that also has high-quality sleep features. Open Bedtime Stories to listen to soothing bedtime stories, including stories from celebrities like Matthew McConaughey…okay, ok, ok. The free version is limited, but the full service includes a wide range of guided meditations and stories designed specifically for sleep.
Cost: Free for selected content, or $70/year for a full subscription (including a seven-day free trial).
For Sleep Inducing Mindfulness: Yours App
You can take all the necessary steps to improve your sleep conditions, but often the biggest obstacle is your own mind. The Yours app focuses on mindfulness meditation, offering psychology tips and interactive breathing exercises to help you calm down.
Cost: Limited free version or subscription options from $5 to $10 per month.