I’ve spent 8 years lying awake at night, wishing sleep came as easily to me as it seems to for everyone else. After trying everything from melatonin to meditation with inconsistent results, I got fed up with dabbling and started testing sleep products systematically—like an actual experiment.
Now I track everything with an Oura Ring, test products for 60 days minimum, and share what actually works (and what’s a waste of money). No sponsored posts. No fake reviews. Just honest testing with my own money and my own data.
If you’re tired of generic sleep advice that doesn’t work, you’re in the right place.
My Sleep Story
The Problem
I haven’t slept properly in 8 years.
It started in 2017 during a particularly stressful period. I’d lie in bed for 1-2 hours, mind racing, unable to fall asleep. When I finally did drift off, I’d wake up 3-5 times during the night. Morning would come and I’d feel like I’d been hit by a truck.
The frustrating part? The initial anxiety eventually faded, but the sleep problems stayed. It was like my brain forgot how to sleep properly and never relearned.
The impact was brutal:
– Work productivity tanked. I’d stare at my computer for hours accomplishing nothing.
– Motivation disappeared. Exercise? Side projects? Forget it.
– My mood was constantly off—irritable, short-tempered, just not myself.
Some periods were worse than others depending on what was happening in my life, but the underlying problem never went away.
What I Tried (That Didn’t Work Long-Term)
Like most people, I started with the obvious stuff:
Melatonin – Tried it on and off for years. Sometimes it helped, sometimes it didn’t. Never provided consistent improvement.
Meditation apps – Helpful for relaxation, but not enough on their own. Plus I’d fall asleep during meditation and wake up 20 minutes later, still exhausted.
Exercise timing – Morning workouts, evening workouts, no workouts. Some effect but nothing game-changing.
Sleep hygiene basic – “Go to bed earlier!” “Keep your room dark!” “No screens before bed!” The advice worked… until it didn’t.
I probably spent £300-400 on supplements, apps, and sleep books over the years. Some things helped for a week or two, then I’d be right back where I started.
The most frustrating part: Nothing had a lasting effect. I’d get my hopes up, try something new, see improvement, and then—nothing. Back to square one.
The Turning Point
In January 2023, after 8 years of this nonsense, I had enough.
I realized my approach was the problem. I was dabbling—trying things randomly for a week or two, not tracking anything properly, giving up when they didn’t work immediately. Of course nothing stuck.
So I decided to stop dabbling and start testing properly:
1. Bought an Oura Ring to track objective sleep data (not just “I think I slept better?”)
2. Committed to 30-day minimum testing periods for each product or technique
3. Started a detailed spreadsheet tracking every metric
4. Changed only ONE variable at a time so I’d know what actually worked
The first thing I tested systematically? Magnesium glycinate. 30 days. Detailed notes. Oura Ring data every morning.
And you know what? It actually helped. Not a miracle cure, but measurable improvement in my deep sleep. That’s when I realized systematic testing was the way forward.
How This Site Works
What I Do
I test sleep products and techniques systematically:
– 30-45 day minimum testing periods (not just a week)
– Track objective data with my Oura Ring
– Keep detailed notes in a spreadsheet
– Buy everything with my own money
– Share both what works AND what doesn’t
My testing protocol:
1. Establish a 2-week baseline (track normal sleep)
2. Start using product/technique (change only one variable)
3. Track same metrics daily for 30-45 days
4. Compare results to baseline
5. Write honest review with actual data
What You’ll Find Here
Detailed product reviews based on real testing:
– Supplements (magnesium, melatonin, L-theanine, etc.)
– White noise machines and sleep tech
– Sleep trackers and apps
– Bedroom environment products
Practical guides based on what’s worked for me:
– How to fall asleep faster
– Techniques for staying asleep
– Sleep optimization strategies
– Troubleshooting common sleep problems
Honest comparisons:
– Which products are worth the money
– Budget alternatives to expensive options
– Head-to-head tests with data
What You WON’T Find Here
❌ Fake testing – If I haven’t personally used it for 30+ days, I don’t review it.
❌ Exaggerated claims – I share real data and honest results. Some things work great. Some are overpriced garbage. I tell you which is which.
❌ Perfect solutions – I’m not “cured” and I don’t pretend to be. I still have bad nights. But the frequency and severity are much better.