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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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Smelling sleepy – The scents that help you 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?  

Mar 2, 2023 How to Fall Asleep Nicole Michaelis

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Exercise and Sleep series (1) – Sleep deprivation and exercise: should you exercise if you feel run down?

You know the feeling of missing a few hours of precious sleep. That feeling of just being ‘off’. It can be downright demotivating or leave you feeling exhausted with every squat you make. But should you exercise when sleep deprived? And how do you combat sleepiness to find motivation to start exercising more?

Feb 7, 2023 How to Fall Asleep Susanne Lindberg Mikkelsen

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The most effective natural sleep aids: is there a magic sleep remedy?

A hot cup of chamomile tea or a warm glass of milk before bed will help you fall asleep – a misguided notion or is there actually some merit to this belief?

Dec 20, 2022 How to Fall Asleep Anju Khanna Saggi

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10 top sleeping on a plane hacks

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

Dec 13, 2022 How to Fall Asleep Monica Garcia

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How to fall asleep faster: stop those racing thoughts at night

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.

Nov 29, 2022 How to Fall Asleep Maggie Schlundt

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.

Nov 15, 2022 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.

Nov 8, 2022 How to Fall Asleep Martin Reed

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.

Aug 23, 2022 How to Fall Asleep Malin Eriksson

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The benefits of lucid dreaming: 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.

Jul 26, 2022 How to Fall Asleep Niklas Arvidsson

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How to fall asleep (and stay asleep) when it’s hot – 10 useful tips

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

Jul 12, 2022 How to Fall Asleep Malin Eriksson

Sleep meditation: benefits and techniques

The impact of meditation on your sleep quality & Top sleep meditation techniques

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.

May 31, 2022 How to Fall Asleep Anju Khanna Saggi

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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

Sleeping on the job: 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?

Apr 26, 2022 How to Fall Asleep, Sleep and Performance Lina Törnquist

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How to wake up happy every morning – 7 simple tips

Learn how to wake up in a good mood.

Jan 18, 2022 How to Fall Asleep Malin Eriksson

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.

Nov 30, 2021 How to Fall Asleep Sleep Cycle

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Sleep and travel hacks to 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

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The benefits of sleeping outside

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

Nov 16, 2021 How to Fall Asleep Monica Garcia

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7 steps of a great bedtime routine

Read on and discover how you can create the perfect conditions for a great night’s sleep.

Mar 23, 2021 How to Fall Asleep Neil Clark

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Don’t let Santa disrupt your sleep on Christmas Eve

Here’s how to ease his entry, visit, and exit.

Dec 24, 2020 How to Fall Asleep Malin Eriksson

Sleeping on a 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

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