How to Sleep Better?

Because sleep is the driving force behind our emotions and our daily energy, we felt it was essential to uncover the best tips for sleeping well. That moment when we should naturally drift into the arms of Morpheus can, for many, become a source of anxiety rather than a long-awaited ritual.
Often, everything comes down to small details: what we eat, what we do before going to bed, or even bad habits we adopt without realizing it. And because we are still not well enough informed about the right habits to embrace, we brought together experts, supplements, and practices like meditation to help you rediscover restful sleep and start your days feeling more energized than ever.

Sleep disorders and insomnia can settle in over time, to the point where they begin to feel normal. Yet they always reflect an underlying imbalance. This is precisely what Clémentine Gatel, a hypnotherapist, aims to identify during the first session, which lasts around two hours.

The first hour is dedicated to an in-depth conversation. Sleep disorders are often linked to stressful periods, persistent anxiety, or significant life events we believe we have moved past. However, the body retains the memory of these experiences, and sleep is often one of the first things to be affected.

Based on what emerges, Clémentine then begins the hypnotherapy work. Whether Ericksonian hypnosis, which mobilizes unconscious resources, or humanistic hypnosis, more rooted in mindfulness, the approach is fully personalized. In most cases, two to three sessions are enough to address the issue. Beyond hypnosis, Clémentine also helps patients gain a deeper understanding of their sleep… and above all, of themselves.

Clémentine Gatel, hypnotherapist, 3 rue Corneille, Paris 6th. Appointments online or by phone: +33 6 61 10 52 91,–15% on the first session for our readers

For those on team gummies, the Calm supplement by Bien helps you unwind before bedtime, guiding the body toward deep relaxation—even after overly busy days. Its formula includes reishi, also known as the “mushroom of immortality”, which helps regulate cortisol levels and reduce stress. Ashwagandha, a key plant in Ayurvedic medicine, supports the body’s ability to adapt to stress, while saffron, known for its positive effects on mood, brings balance. All of this comes in a delicious blackberry flavor, to be taken about 30 minutes before bedtime to feel the difference.

What if we fell asleep gently… only to wake up just as peacefully? At Lexon, we discovered the Mina Sunrise, a 3-in-1 lamp designed to support sleep from bedtime to wake-up. Beyond its discreet design on the nightstand, it emits a soft, warm light for those who don’t like sleeping in total darkness. Simply set your wake-up time: 45 minutes before, the light gradually intensifies like a sunrise, and at the chosen time, birdsongs take over, gently preparing the body to wake up. In Paris, where real sunrises and sunsets are rare, Lexon brings natural light straight into the bedroom.

When sleep no longer fulfills its restorative role, daily balance begins to falter. This is often a sign of a deeper imbalance. For over fifty years, Dr. Tran Dinh Can, a medical acupuncturist, has been addressing these issues by working on the body’s overall balance.

During sessions, he precisely identifies areas of tension, particularly around the skull, where a key acupuncture point plays a major role in sleep regulation. Using ultra-fine needles, almost imperceptible, he stimulates this point to reharmonize brain activity and soothe inner discomfort. The needles remain in place for about thirty minutes, a moment often described as deeply relaxing—to the point where some patients fall asleep.

The process usually takes place over five to ten sessions, allowing the body to release accumulated fatigue and regain its natural balance. Gradually, tensions ease, the nervous system calms, and sleep becomes deep and restorative again. A gentle, progressive approach, accessible even to the most hesitant, for truly restful nights.

Dr. Tran Dinh Can, medical acupuncturist, 11 bis, passage Doisy, Paris 17th. Appointments via Doctolib.

For some, light helps with falling asleep. For others, even the slightest glow can turn the night into an ordeal. INNER LIGHT has reimagined light as a true well-being experience. Through light patterns perceptible with eyes closed, this hypnagogic lamp guides the brain into states of relaxation, meditation, or deep sleep. Like an evening ritual, light acts directly on brain waves through programmed light frequencies, encouraging letting go. The sessions, combined with immersive music, invite users into colorful inner journeys. This lamp becomes a true investment in oneself, calming the mind, releasing tension, and allowing sleep to settle in naturally.

One of the first steps to better sleep is placing your phone aside at least 30 minutes before bedtime. Blue light keeps the brain alert and sends misleading signals that prevent it from powering down. The Morphée Dream Box supports bedtime through meditation, offering over 210 guided sessions created by hypnotherapists, psychotherapists, and mindfulness instructors. Sessions last 8 to 20 minutes, organized around 8 major themes—breathing, sensory visualization, travel journaling, and cardiac coherence—to help you sink into deep relaxation, with no notifications and no temptation to scroll back through Instagram.

When you want to start meditating, it’s not always easy to know where to begin. Headspace removes that barrier. Available as an app and even on Netflix, it’s the tool that truly helped our editorial team get started. Accessible for free or via subscription, the app allows users to progress step by step while tracking their journey. Because breathing is key to relaxation and feeling calm before sleep, Headspace also offers a section entirely dedicated to sleep. We’ve been using it since 2020, and we can only recommend it—because over time, you naturally adopt the right reflexes… even without the app.

Novoma is known as one of the queens of dietary supplements, but it’s their latest release that truly helped us sleep better. Sometimes, all you need is a little push to board the sleep train! This supplement, formulated with melatonin, helps regulate the sleep cycle, while plant extracts calm both body and mind. A 45-day program designed to help the body gradually regain its natural rhythm.

Sleeping well often starts with the basics: good bedding, a quality mattress, and above all, the right pillow. This is where neck tension should be released—without constraint. Long skeptical about memory foam pillows, we were pleasantly surprised by the Recovery Pillow by Sleep Blackroll. Thanks to its central hollow, it relieves the spine and provides optimal comfort, regardless of sleeping position. A pillow that adapts to you, not the other way around.

When everything feels overwhelming, sometimes the simplest thing helps the most: breathing. Zenspire® + is based on cardiac coherence, guiding breathing without screens or apps. Through light and vibration signals, a natural rhythm settles in: four seconds inhaling, six seconds exhaling. In just a few minutes, the nervous system calms and the body relaxes. The device offers several programs, including modes dedicated to relaxation, sleep, and even children, adapting to every moment. A simple, reassuring, and accessible approach, ideal for releasing pressure and preparing for a peaceful night’s sleep.