KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Understand why tech can truly help you relax
- Discover small gadgets, tools, and apps that make your life easier
- Learn how to choose tech that actually supports relaxation
“Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream.”
John Lennon musician
After long hours of work, have you ever come home feeling totally tired, wanting to melt on the sofa like a lazy cat? I definitely have. Whether I talk about school, college, or now work, it has been the same.
But one thing has changed, and that is my way of relaxing. Now smart tech helps me relax after a long day. No, I am not babbling about big robots that feed me, bathe me, or scoop me to bed. I am talking about the smart mood-changing lighting, White noise machines, Meditation apps, etc.
Now, let’s explore the blog and discover the amazingness of these intelligent and simple tech upgrades.
I have seen a lot of people who think tech (in their eyes, computers, and phones) just makes you more tired. Well, I don’t blame them because somehow it is presented that way. But no way this is close to the truth.
Tech can play calming music or sound, some gadgets can make your home more comfy, certain apps can remind you to take breaks or help you sleep. Even simple tech upgrades like a massage chair are just so relaxing, especially massage chairs in Melbourne have another level of relaxation.
Tech is not always about big, bulky things. My house is full of small but useful things, and tech is a part of it too. Last year, I bought a few Aromatherapy Diffusers and kept one on the side table of my bed. It actually works, its soft scents and gentle mist help me sleep peacefully.
Apart from this, smart lights are a great tech too. I can dim them, make them blue or orange, as I like. Now, one of the items that I’m really happy that I purchased is a White Noise Machine. My baby brother used to toss and turn the whole night, but this machine’s gentle sound helps him doze off almost immediately.
Believe me, these are not too expensive, and you can find them online or even in local stores.
Okay, I won’t lie, I have tried dozens of apps that promise better relaxation, but only a few truly make their way into my best relaxing app list:
Calm or Headspace: Both of these apps actually helped me with meditation and breathing exercises. Just 10 minutes in the morning helps me feel really fresh.
Forest: I enjoy how this app has helped me keep off my phone. I planted a virtual tree and enjoyed watching it grow without even moving my phone.
Sleep Stories: Some apps have bedtime stories for adults. Fine, I know this sounds a bit silly, but listening to these actually shuts my mind off.
There is a famous quote by American musician and actor Thomas Dekker that goes like, ”Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together,” and that is so true. Good sleep changes everything. Which is why I upgraded these techs in my house:
Smart Alarm Clocks: Last month, I switched to a smart alarm clock that mimics sunrise. It wakes me up gently, and I actually feel refreshed.
Fitness bands or smartwatches: I guess most people have this. For me, they help me track my sleep cycle and also tell me what ruins my rest (Staying up too late or using my phone)
Weighted blankets: Now, this is not exactly a tech, but combining this white noise or gentle music really improved my sleeping quality.
Once I started doing these tech upgrades in my house, I understood a few things, and one of them is that not all tech will benefit everyone. So I genuinely suggest that before buying any gadgets (like a massage chair or diffusers), go to stores and test them.
Checking ratings is a good habit, but try to read a few reviews; this way, you will get to know the product or app nicely.
Even the good things can destroy your lifestyle if they go over the specified limit. So try to limit it, like use the massage chair for a fixed amount of time or listen to music when it is actually needed. And try to couple it with non-tech things like reading, journaling, or simply chatting with family (the best relaxation practice).
Some good options are a Mini massage gun, aroma diffuser, smart LED light bulbs, etc.
Yes, they do work and are very effective for sleep.
They track your sleep by simply monitoring how you move and your heart rate to guess different sleep stages like REM, deep, or light sleep.
Clam, Headspace, and Insight Timer are some apps for this.
