Nothing beats that feeling of waking up refreshed and ready to tackle your working day.
Getting those precious zzz’s is essential for maintaining good health and allowing us to perform at our optimum in the world of IT.
Sometimes, however, we need a little help dozing off.
Thankfully, software developers and tech gurus have woken up to our plight and there are plenty of apps, gadgets and tech now available to help us drift into dreamland.
Let’s take a look at some of the best IT solutions to guarantee a restful night before another day at the keyboard.
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Smart Beds
These are designed to biometrically track our sleep habits in order to improve sleep quality.
The beds monitor then respond to unique data in a variety of ways, including making temperature adjustments, alleviating snoring and adjusting to sleeping positions.
They also record vital stats, so you can monitor the quality of every sleep – great for rebooting your sleep patterns.
Air Trackers
A good sleep depends on a quiet bedroom, not too much light and comfy PJs.
But did you know air quality also plays a role?
Indoor pollution churned up by chemicals, temperature, humidity and dust can have a negative impact.
Trackers such as Awair monitor the quality of air in the home then give recommendations on how to eliminate toxins. A breath of fresh air!
Sleep Robots
Not as scary as it sounds, the world’s first sleep robot – aka Somnox – actually resembles a super-friendly pillow.
Due to launch in a matter of weeks, Somnox synchronises with the user’s breathing patterns to enhance relaxation.
It also features sounds in the form of lullabies, guided meditation, heartbeats, audio books and white noise. Oh, and it’s ergonomically designed to be hugged – without causing pain or discomfort to the body’s natural alignment.
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Sleep Apps
We all know fiddling about with phones or tablets before bed can hurt sleeping habits. So why not ditch the pre-snooze social media scroll in favour of a sleep aid app?
Mobile app developers have created savvy tracker apps, such as Pillow and Sleep Cycle. These monitor and analyse sleeping patterns.
Meanwhile, relaxation apps such as Calm, Pzizz and Headspace:Meditation use music, ambient sounds and guided meditations to help you drift off.
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