I'm a sleep expert — these are the relaxation gadgets I'd recommend to beat the gloom

As the evenings grow shorter and the clocks fall back, the lack of sunshine may leave some feeling blue. But it's the perfect opportunity to embrace the coziness indoors. To help you relax and improve the quality of your rest, I've compiled a list of my favorite sleep and relaxation gadgets. These devices are suitable for both daytime stress relief and nighttime sleep improvement.

Morphee Sleep Aid: This gadget features a unique design with no screen, buttons, or words, only twinkling stars and a brand name. You can choose from 218 breathing and relaxation routines, each lasting 8 or 20 minutes. Options include routines for calming your heart rhythm, guided visualizations, and natural world background noise.

Soundcore Sleep A20: These headphones are ideal for those who want to listen to wind-down podcasts without disturbing their bedmate. They have an ultra-shallow profile and twin-seal ear tips to block out sound. Additionally, they can provide white noise to drown out disturbances like snoring.

Therabody SmartGoggles: These sleep masks offer more than just blackout capabilities. They also provide compression massage, soothing heat, and vibrations to aid in stress relief and headache management. The Therabody SmartGoggles can also be used to promote relaxation and help with sleep.

Hatch Restore 3: This alarm clock replaces the traditional loud beep with a gentle sunrise-like brightness to wake you up. The Hatch Restore 3 can also emit soothing sleep sounds, act as a nightstand light, and feature a dimmable digital clock display.

Moonbird Breathing Tool: Despite its slightly NSFW appearance, the Moonbird is a minimalist breathing aid designed to relieve tension and promote calmness. It includes a heart rhythm sensor, a companion app to track data from each session, and compatibility with Oura, Apple Health, or Google Health.