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Sleep Stories

This section is where we show you the diversity that is sleep. Every person’s sleep story is unique. What does yours look like? And at what time in your life did you decide to make sleep a priority? Oh, you still haven’t? That’s ok. Most of us have not. Yet. Take your time reading through these sleep stories, a new one will be added each month. While you read, try and identify the likeness and differences with your own sleep journey. What can you learn from others? And if you could speak to the writers, what advice would you give?

Joel Lundberg, Sleep Cycle Composer

Joel Lundberg, Sleep Cycle Composer

Meet Joel Lundberg, a Swedish composer and touring musician whose work appears in Sleep Cycle’s Sleep Aid library, in this video profile.

Dec 14, 2020 Sleep Stories Sleep Cycle

What I learned from 4,000 nights of sleep

We spoke with a Sleep Cycle user who started using the app in 2011 and has tracked over 4,000 nights of sleep. Here’s what she found out about her sleep journey.

Oct 7, 2020 Sleep Stories Sleep Cycle

Daytime sleeping

Daytime sleeping – When and where is it ok?

In some cultures, sleeping during the day is considered a sign of laziness, whereas in others, it’s perfectly acceptable.

Jul 2, 2020 Sleep Stories Neil Clark

While I slept

While I Slept

Steering your thoughts and dreams to unlock the dark corners of the subconscious. A world ‘beyond the light’, was right there if I wanted it, apparently.

May 11, 2020 Sleep Stories Neil Clark

Sleeping with my dog

Sleeping with my dog

Sharing your bed with your dog, is that a good idea?

Mar 17, 2020 Sleep Stories Franz Stewart

Our teen refused to sleep. Here’s what happened when we pushed back

Got an angry, tired teenager at home? Don’t despair – there is hope!

Oct 15, 2019 Sleep Stories Neil Clark

Sleeper, Interrupted

I lost my sleep in 2006. My deep, uninterrupted sleep, that is.

Jun 11, 2019 Sleep Stories Delphine Sherwood

Of sleep paralysis and spirituality

My eyes were wide open, but I couldn’t move. I had stopped breathing. Not because something was stopping me, but because it seemed like I had forgotten how to.

Jun 11, 2019 Sleep Stories Toketemu

Alarm clock

Dear Sleep Cycle: Thanks for saving me from my brutal and primitive alarm clock

I have to say I hate sleeping. Sleeping shouldn’t be necessary and has always felt like a big waste of time.

Apr 2, 2019 Sleep Stories Philip Evans

Knowing your Sleep Cycle is key when starting a relationship

On the importance of making sure your sleep is compatible with that new significant other.

Feb 9, 2019 Sleep Stories Anna Krishtal

My love affair with sleep

How one man’s loving relationship with sleep evolves throughout life.

Jan 8, 2019 Sleep Stories Neil Clark

But WHY do I need to go to bed?

When the reason “you’re too young to stay up” just doesn’t cut it.

Dec 1, 2018 Sleep Stories Malin Eriksson

When sleep was a ghost

This is a story about being afraid of sleep, and the dark that comes with it.

Nov 5, 2018 Sleep Stories Andreas Roman

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