Sleep experts have often told us to put our phones away, but our handheld gadgets may just have the answer for a restful night
How often does someone tell you that you look tired? We're guessing a lot, and you're not alone. The deep impact of sleep on mental and physical health has been a hot topic in recent years. We all know that sleep is important—but why can't we go to sleep? Well, it seems that we simply can't catch a break and tune out.
In a 2019 global survey by Philips, the study found that a majority of adults (62 per cent) sleep somewhat/not at all well, with just ten per cent saying they sleep extremely well. The survey also indicated that Canada (63 per cent) and Singapore (61 per cent) are the two countries with the highest reports of worry/stress impacting their sleep.
So what does it take to catch some Zs? A relaxed mind, a quiet environment, and a healthy sleep cycle—experts recommend eight hours of undisturbed sleep.
In recognition of World Sleep Day today, here are five apps that promote mental wellbeing, and put you in the ideal state of mind for a good night's rest.
1. Pzizz
Whether you are looking for quality sleep, a power nap, or to stay focused, Pzizz’s repertoire of soundscapes will get you in the right state of mind, pronto. The app’s tagline is “sleep at the push of a button”. Applying the science of psychoacoustics, Pzizz creates unique soundtracks via an algorithm that mixes sound effects, music and voiceovers to lull you into sleep and keep you asleep, so you’ll wake up feeling refreshed. The sleep and power nap system already counts J.K Rowling and Prince Andrew, Duke of York, amongst its fans.
