I promise myself just one more minute on my phone before sleep, yet it somehow always turns into half an hour of doomscrolling and dragging myself to bed. Even when I'm ready to collapse onto my best mattress, these imaginary timers can't compel me to put the phone down. Might listening to music be a more effective approach to setting limits in my bedtime routine?
Music timers were introduced to me by experts at the Sleep Charity's Sleep Conference, and I found the idea immediately intriguing. It's simple: instead of trying to just put down your device, pick up your phone and head to YouTube, Spotify, or the music service of your choice. Pick a song you find relaxing and press play. While the music is on you can keep using your phone, but when the track stops, it's time to step away from your devices. Let's explore why music timers work and how to use them.
