The Bed Threads Team on the One Thing That Never Fails to Send Them to Sleep

From brown noise to lavender oil, this is what gets us to doze off each night.

Sleep is imperative to our overall health and it's one thing that we all wish we were good at and could get more of. For some of us, it's a breeze nodding off each night, but for others, it proves a challenge.

Each of us deserves to be well rested and working at our full potential, so if your sleep is interrupted night after night, consider seeing a medical professional to come up with a long-term care plan.

If you have the occasional restless night, you might find one of the below ideas helpful in allowing you to get a better night's rest. From practising box breathing to using lavender oil, these are the things that send the Bed Threads team to snoozeland each night.

Wendy Fraser, Chief of Operations

"If my mind is over active I will put on a sleepcast on the Headspace app. It has a short wind down and then I will drift off while the narrator takes you to various locations.”

Nikita Ganatra, CRM Specialist

"I often fall asleep easily but have recently struggled with quality sleep. To get a good night's sleep I make sure I tire myself out during the day with some light exercise and make sure I eat well. When it comes to unwinding in the night I start off with watching some Bollywood dance videos on YouTube or TikTok – I know it sounds crazy as it could make some feel more active but often it takes me to another world & makes me feel happy if I’ve had a busy day."

Genevieve Rosen, Co-Founder

"I have never struggled to fall asleep but after experiencing some changes to my routine over the last year, I decided to invest in one of these eye masks to see if it would help lull me into a deeper sleep at a faster rate. It's padded (so the mask doesn't dig into the side or back of your head) and totally blocks out any light. I was surprised by how comfortable and functional it was – it really helped me when I was experiencing difficulties in the evenings. Now, even though my sleep is back to normal, I've become used to (and genuinely really enjoy!) the ritual of putting this on before bed."

Bella Clinton, Video Producer

"Most nights I am out like a light as my head touches the pillow. However, on nights that my brain is over-active or I am feeling anxious then I focus on my breath by practicing box breathing. This is a super simple breathing technique that anyone can do! Focussing on my breath helps to calm my mind and slowly but surely I will drift off to sleep."

Ally Baxter, Customer Service

"I usually fall asleep quite quickly but sometimes when my mind is so active and I can't catch that wave, I rub lavender oil on temples and a drop or two on my pillow and find this sends me to sleep."

Stephanie Squadrito, Growth Marketing Manager

"I struggle to fall asleep quite often, so sometimes even after a warm shower, reading a book, and getting all comfy in bed my mind is still wired. This might sound a bit lame but as a last resort I play word games on my phone – specifically spelling bee on the New York Times app! Something about it makes my mind focus and also kind of shut down at the same time. I'm usually asleep in a few minutes!"

Meg Hutchinson Harris, Global PR & Partnerships Manager

"I've suffered from insomnia for over a decade now, and over the years I've tried just about every trick on the internet to help me fall asleep. I've recently discovered guided yoga nidra meditations on the Insight Timer app and they always help me to relax and drift off to sleep easily."

Melissa King, Marketing Lead

"Most nights I tend to be able to drift off quite easily, especially so when I’ve made up the bed with fresh sheets – something about it always makes me feel extra rested and relaxed. However for the times I have an overactive mind, I swear by Sleep Stories on the Calm app. They require a lot less focus than guided meditations and transport you to far-away destinations (my favourite is Crossing Ireland by Train narrated by Cillian Murphy). I’ve rarely made it to the end of one of these stories, which is a sign I’m fast asleep in less than 30 minutes!”

Rachael Thompson, Editor

"Since adulthood I’ve been someone who finds it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep, and I also wake up from any noise. The one thing that definitely does help me is putting on noise cancelling headphones (a bit dramatic) and playing brown noise. I find it really soothing and it stops my mind from wandering."

From brown noise to lavender oil, this is what gets us to doze off each night.