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How to Fall Asleep

Try and go to bed earlier. Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Get enough sleep every night. All easy enough to say, but tricky to achieve if you can’t fall asleep. After all, falling asleep is the key to more and better sleep. Something most of us are aiming for, to improve life and health.

In this section, we gather articles with valuable tips and pointers that will help you drift away easy and sleep well. Easy to implement stuff, that can give you a nudge in the right direction and help you out when you find dozing off hard.

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Serious sleep hacks that really work

When you’ve tried everything but you’re still awake. Here are some serious sleep hacks that really work.

May 17, 2022 How to Fall Asleep Neil Clark

Do Natural Sleep Aids work?

A hot cup of chamomile tea or a warm glass…

Nov 25, 2021 How to Fall Asleep Anju Khanna Saggi

Sleep & Travel Hacks to Beat Jet Lag

Sleep and travel hacks to help beat jet lag

If you have an upcoming trip, these sleep-related jet lag travel hacks can help you rest easier so you can make the most of your next adventure.

Nov 18, 2021 How to Fall Asleep Maggie Schlundt

Sleep meditation: benefits and techniques

The benefits of sleep meditation and how it can affect your sleep quality

Sleep meditation primes the body for sleep using mindfulness techniques. Join us as we explore the most popular forms of sleep meditation and their vast benefits.

Nov 11, 2021 How to Fall Asleep Anju Khanna Saggi

Exercise and Sleep

Exercise and sleep: how workouts work for your sleep

Exercise and sleep are intertwined. Explore how exercise helps us sleep better, the best time to exercise to improve sleep, and some sleep-friendly workout ideas.

Jul 27, 2021 How to Fall Asleep Maggie Schlundt

Fall asleep faster

Fall asleep faster: expert advice and tested tips

What’s the secret to falling asleep fast? Find out what our experts have to say, along with advice and tips from Sleep Cycle users.

Jun 14, 2021 How to Fall Asleep Maggie Schlundt

The benefits of meditation for sleep

The practice of meditation over time can be a powerful tool on the path to wellness and sleep health.

Dec 1, 2020 How to Fall Asleep Sleep Cycle

Mastering the art of the power nap

Mastering the art of the power nap

There are many health benefits to taking a power nap in the middle of the day. These tips will get you on your way to power napping like a pro.

Jul 14, 2020 How to Fall Asleep Malin Eriksson

Portaledge camping – where thrill-seeking becomes thrill-sleeping

Portaledge camping is fast becoming the hotel of choice for thrill seekers.

Jun 11, 2020 How to Fall Asleep Neil Clark

What does normal sleep look like?

Whether or not you’re currently struggling with sleep, it’s helpful to understand what normal sleep looks like so you aren’t putting pressure on yourself.

May 28, 2020 How to Fall Asleep Martin Reed

Cooped up inside? How to stop it from affecting your sleep

From unemployment to self-quarantine, the stress of being stuck inside can impact a good night’s sleep. Here’s what you can do to change that.

Apr 6, 2020 How to Fall Asleep Lina Törnquist

The sleeping habits of elite athletes

Olympic athletes and other professional sportsmen and women all agree – sleep is absolutely vital if they’re to perform at their peak.

Feb 3, 2020 How to Fall Asleep Neil Clark

Could nodding off at work increase your productivity?

Sleeping on the job can get you fired at some workplaces. At others, a powernap is encouraged to boost performance. What are the pros and cons of a workday catnap?

Jan 9, 2020 How to Fall Asleep, Sleep and Performance Lina Törnquist

extreme environments

Sleep in extreme environments

Let’s have a look on how we sleep in some of the most extreme environments and situations on – and off – our planet.

Dec 11, 2019 How to Fall Asleep Neil Clark

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Smelling sleepy – how scents can improve your sleep

Scents can have a lasting impact on sleep quality. But between pillow sprays, fabric softeners, candles, and a wide array of aroma roll-on sticks, what actually works?  

Dec 2, 2019 How to Fall Asleep Nicole Michaelis

Backstage with the Sleep Aid producers

Meet the people behind Sleep Cycles Sleep Aid program.

Nov 26, 2019 How to Fall Asleep Andreas Roman

Fall is here – let’s sleep outdoors

Improve your sleep quality by moving from sleeping indoors to the fresh air of the outdoors, right under the sky. 

Nov 12, 2019 How to Fall Asleep Niklas Arvidsson

sleep tips

Revealed! The sleep tips that ensure air travellers get the most from their trip

Create the best conditions for quality sleep and turn a good trip into a great one.

Oct 24, 2019 How to Fall Asleep Neil Clark

Sleep, dream and boost your creativity

French neurologist Professor Isabelle Arnulf recently discovered that her narcolepsy patients tend to become more creative than other people while sleeping. Why? They lucid dream.

Aug 27, 2019 How to Fall Asleep Niklas Arvidsson

How to Fall Asleep on Hot Nights

How to fall asleep (and stay asleep) on hot nights

Quick fixes to make sure you keep your sleep quality high on hot nights.

Aug 7, 2019 How to Fall Asleep Malin Eriksson

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