I’m a Holistic Health Coach Who’s Tried Every Sleep Hack — These 6 *Actually* Work

As a holistic health coach, I’m always researching the latest health and wellness trends I see on social media—and more often than not, with a skeptical eye.  (FYI – just because your favorite influencer drinks undiluted ACV shots every morning, doesn’t mean you should, too). This year, my feed has been all about sleep: the importance of it, the sleep mistakes you may be making, products for a better night’s sleep, and more. 

Since it’s Sleep Awareness Week, I thought it would be a good time to myth-bust my FYP’s most popular sleep hacks and share the ones I actually use and recommend to my clients. Should you be taping your mouth shut? Are we really using red light to ? What’s all the hype about sleepy-girl mocktails? I’ve got all the answers. Plus, the best products to take your sleep to the next level. 

6 Health Coach-Approved Sleep Hacks  

Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm Clock

It’s not a myth — red light actually can improve sleep, increase your body’s melatonin production, and even help you feel less tired in the morning. At 8 p.m. every night, I turn off all my overhead lights and pre-program my Hatch Clock to shine a dim, restful red light. I love this all-in-one product because it also plays white noise as I sleep, and gently wakes me up to a sunrise and calming chimes each morning. 

Beam Dream Sleep Powder 

If you need extra help falling and staying asleep, natural sleep aids can help you get better ZZZs. This sleep powder combines powerful sleep-enhancing ingredients, like magnesium, melatonin, and L-Theanine, to deliver a wave of calm and relaxation. And unlike others, it doesn’t leave you groggy and disoriented the next morning — IYKYK. 

Neom Lavender Pillow Mist 

Setting the vibe in your bedroom is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to get better sleep — and why not romanticize your nighttime routine? Spraying your pillow with a lavender mist before bed signals to your body that it’s time to wind down. This calming mist combines 14 essential oils, smells heavenly, and may be the best part of my sleep routine. 

Brooklinen Luxe Sateen Sheet Set

Honestly, I always thought investing in sheets was a waste of money until I tried this luxurious set from Brooklinen. I look forward to slipping into these silky sheets every night. They’re insanely soft, and believe it or not, they get softer with every wash (my boyfriend even agrees!).  

Nexcare Strong Hold Pain-Free Tape

You’ve likely seen your favorite influencer’s day in the life (DITL) video start with peeling off a pretty pink strip of mouth tape. I love the aesthetics, but I don’t want to spend a small fortune on tape. So, I purchased this 4-yard roll of skin tape that’s gentle enough to use on your mouth and lasts about three months. I notice deeper sleep, less dry mouth, and more energy—the TikTokers weren’t lying. 

Dore & Rose Aura Sleep Mask

Can sleep masks actually improve sleep? TL;DR: Yes! Light at night disrupts your body’s ability to produce melatonin (a.k.a. the sleep hormone), so covering your eyes can definitely benefit your snooze. This eye mask is my favorite because it blocks out all light, protects my lashes, and feels like a little pillow for my peepers.