Sleep Optimization Resources
After years of tracking my own sleep and helping hundreds of people optimize theirs, these are the products that actually work. I only recommend what I've personally used or extensively researched.
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Sleep-Supporting Supplements
Magnesium Glycinate 400mg
The most bioavailable form of magnesium. Calms your nervous system without digestive issues. Take 1-2 hours before bed.
Best for: Racing thoughts, muscle tension, restless legs
Pairs with: SOLH tea
$26
Check Price on Amazon →L-Theanine
Amino acid found in tea that promotes relaxation without drowsiness. Works by increasing GABA and reducing cortisol.
Best for: Anxiety at bedtime, difficulty winding down
Note: Works best combined with magnesium
$14.90
Check Price on Amazon →Glycine Powder
Lowers core body temperature and improves sleep quality. Mix 3g in water 30 minutes before bed.
Best for: Sleep maintenance, waking up throughout the night
$20.97
Check Price on Amazon →Sleep Environment Essentials
Manta Sleep Mask
Completely blocks light without pressure on your eyes. Game-changer if you're sensitive to even minimal light.
Best for: Light sleepers, shift workers, travel
$30.39
Check Price on Amazon →LectroFan White Noise Machine
Blocks disruptive sounds without looping. Uses actual fan sounds, not recordings.
Best for: Urban noise, snoring partners, inconsistent sleep environment
$54.95
Check Price on Amazon →NICETOWN Blackout Curtains
Blocks 99% of light. Essential if street lights or early sunrise disrupt your sleep.
Best for: Morning light sensitivity, shift workers
$33.99
Check Price on Amazon →URPOWER Essential Oil Diffuser
For bedtime wind-down rituals. Use with lavender or chamomile oil.
Best for: Creating consistent sleep cues, relaxation routine
$25.99
Check Price on Amazon →Protect Your Circadian Rhythm
Swanwick Blue Light Glasses
Wear 2-3 hours before bed to protect melatonin production. Actually blocks the wavelengths that matter.
Best for: Evening screen time, shift workers, anyone struggling to fall asleep
$53.90
Check Price on Amazon →Sleep Science & Strategy
Why We Sleep - Matthew Walker
The definitive book on sleep science. Explains exactly why sleep matters and what destroys it.
Best for: Understanding the 'why' behind sleep optimization
$13.99
Check Price on Amazon →Sleep Smarter - Shawn Stevenson
Practical, actionable sleep hacks. Less science-heavy, more implementation-focused.
Best for: Quick wins and habit changes
$27.99
Check Price on Amazon →My Sleep Optimization Tools
The complete systems I built to track and optimize my own sleep
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