Sleep Tools

No single thing will make sleeping easier.  These are some tools that might help.

Apps:

   Calm - Sleep, Meditate, Relax

An original Daily Calm every day, new music and Sleep Stories every week, and new Meditation programs every month

   BetterSleep

Designed to track your sleep with the sleep recorder to learn more about your sleeping habits.

   Libby by Overdrive

Works with libraries across the country to let patrons download ebooks and other media for free, using their local library card.

   Waking Up: Beyond Meditation

A new operating system for your mind, and a guide to living a better life.

   Balance: Meditation & Sleep

Enhance your mental health, reduce daily anxiety and stress, improve your sleep, and increase focus.

    Slumber: Fall Asleep, Insomnia

Improve your sleep habits with an audio library of 1000+ sleep stories, guided sleep meditations & soothing night sounds.

Podcasts:

·         Sleep with Me

https://www.sleepwithmepodcast.com/

·         Get Sleepy

https://getsleepy.com/

·         Sleep Whispers

https://sleepwhispers.com/

·         Grounded Sleep Podcast

https://www.meditationschool.us/podcast

·         Daily Meditation Podcast

https://dailymeditationpodcast.com/

·         Listen to Sleep

https://www.listentosleep.com/

Articles:

·         Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/08/health/cognitive-shuffling-sleep-technique-benefits-wellness/index.html?utm_source=cnn_Evening+Newsletter+-+Tuesday%2C+April+8%2C+2025&utm_medium=email&bt_ee=RDqAqThrsbgL5A9p8dzUMXNxYssMBQcbadz5wRydsPC8wv6dGaT85g87VbAmWSmu&bt_ts=1744148389551

·         How to Fall Asleep in 10, 60, or 120 Seconds

https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-sleep/fall-asleep-fast

·         How to Fall Asleep Fast

https://www.helpguide.org/wellness/sleep/how-to-fall-asleep-fast-tips-to-get-to-sleep-quickly

·         How to Fall Asleep Fast: 5 Tested Strategies

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-hygiene/how-to-fall-asleep-fast

·         Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379

Videos:

·         Fall Asleep Fast, Guided Sleep Meditation for Peaceful, Deep Sleep, Black Screen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSv5WuzcK3c

·         Fall Asleep In Less Than 3 Minutes • Healing of Stress, Anxiety and Depression • MELATONIN RELEASE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvZAPNsawDI

·         Calming music for nerves - Healing music for the heart and blood vessels, relaxation, music for soul

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pwkm2rt8tgA

·         Guided Sleep Meditation for Anxiety Relief, Instant Deep Sleep

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBa1Lfk5FHI

·         Fall Asleep In MINUTES! Sleep Talk-Down Guided Meditation Hypnosis for Sleeping

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6Ay9v7gK9w