With cutting-edge advances in new technology and revisited science, the massive industry that turns the wellness wheel is spinning faster than ever. But, with all these revolutionary products, gadgets, and treatments, it can be hard to keep up. Which should you skip? Which doesn't cost an arm and a leg? Which are total game-changers? Which are complete duds? Scroll on to see what's actually worked for me and may hopefully end up helping you (wellness is not one size fits all!). There's everything from my beloved sleep restoration lamp to one of the coolest ways to stay hydrated, a mood-boosting diffuser, and more.
If you're experiencing issues with your mental health, please always consult a medical professional first and foremost in order to receive proper care.
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Sleep Sound Machine + Bedside Smart Light
Best For: Sleep Restoration
This high-tech smart light is not only aesthetically pleasing in my bedroom, it's a total game-changer for restless nights and early morning anxiety. Once you download the coordinating app and connect to Bluetooth, the Hatch Restore is seamless to set up.
The Sunrise alarm setting wakes you up gradually with a light that rises with the natural sun for a refreshing way to ease out of your slumber. During the Reading time setting, a soft glow consisting of subtle blue hues materializes without the phone-induced eye strain. Thanks to the soothing sound machine (which consists of a variety of rain effects and bird chirps) you can pick and choose what guides you into a meditative state, all while listening to white noise or a woman's very soothing bedside voice. There are a whopping 31 custom settings to allow a totally personalized experience.
In general, bedtimes and sleep schedules are important to maintain — it's almost impossible to perform at your physical or mental peak if you aren't getting restful, consistent sleep, a John Hopkins study found.
HATCH Sleep Sound Machine + Bedside Smart Light, $, available at HATCH
Vitruvi Essential Oil Diffuser
Best For: Stress Reduction
You'll easily spot the sleekly designed Vitruvi essential oil diffuser in the backdrop of health and wellness influencers living spaces at any given moment on social media — but, does it do anything?
There's no concrete research explicitly declaring aromatherapy to aid in mental health, but Hindawi conducted 7 studies showing improvements in depressive symptoms after patients inhaled rich scents through diffusers. I keep mine on my bedside table and add droplets of a Vitruvi essential oil blend called Velvet, which is frankincense, bergamot, and amber. Every morning I awake feeling like a freshly blossomed flower.
The verdict? Personally, this minimal ceramic wellness gadget utilizes aromatherapy to enhance my space and therefore (by direct correlation) my mood.
Vitruvi Vitruvi Essential Oil Diffuser, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Levoit Air Purifier
Best For: Removing Contaminants
Of all the products on this list, I've owned this one the longest. If you, too, have allergies, raise your hand! Breathing should be easy, but that's not always the case with old buildings, water damage, and window unit air conditioners. Cheers to you, shabby NYC apartments.
The Levoit purifier has 3-stage filters depending on your environmental pollutant. Not only does it suck the gross from the air, but it also reduces unwanted odors from pets, smoke, and cooking fumes.
Levoit Levoit Air Purifier, $, available at Amazon
Hidrate Spark 3 Smart Water Bottle
Best For: Dehydration
I know, I know — it's not very Adult to forgo water in exchange for coffee or a diet coke, but it happens to the best of us; during long work hours or time spent with friends, it can be easy to neglect your daily hydration.
The Spark 3 takes forgetfulness out of the equation with its Bluetooth-enabled app tracker that will graciously remind you to drink up! The app helps you track your intake, while the mystical glowing effect keeps it in the forefront of your mind if you haven't taken a sip in a while.
Urban Outfitters Hidrate Spark 3 Smart Water Bottle, $, available at Urban Outfitters
Iris Illuminating Eye Massager
Best For: Puffy Eyes
This isn't a sex toy despite how it looks but it could probably double as one if you're feeling creative. The first thing you need to know is that this eye massager is really cute. Secondly, it's 100% percent waterproof. No matter how much I sleep the night before, I always wake up with swollen glands and puffy eyelids that take hours to calm down. This tool does the trick with its twisting, massaging, and adjustable intensity.
I like to apply my favorite under-eye cream first, then I move the tool above, around, and beneath the eye to reduce swelling and increase product absorption.
Foreo Iris Illuminating Eye Massager, $, available at Sephora
Watotgafer Sleep Headphones
Best For: Insomnia & Restlessness
Just like in that infamous Brokeback Mountain scene, I simply cannot quit these quirky and innovative sleep headphones. Yes, you read that right, sleep headphones.
For those who toss and turn and wake up at exactly 4:27 am for no apparent reason, these are for you. The 3D ergonomic technology blocks out city lights while the high-quality speakers smoothly blast your favorite podcasts, meditation streams, or indie-pop tunes. Side sleepers, rejoice. The rebound memory fabric is soft enough to wiggle around in.
Watotgafer Watotgafer Sleep Headphones, $, available at Amazon
Netatmo Wireless Indoor-Outdoor Weather Station
Best For: Allergens
If you're tired of the incorrect forecasts featured on the basic weather app then this wellness gadget is for you. Sure, it describes what the weather is like outside. More importantly, it informs you of your indoor environment. With real-time notifications, the humidity, noise levels, barometric pressure, and air quality of your home is monitored and analyzed. Genius, right?
Allow this smart little tool to send alerts so when necessary. Connect it to Siri or Alexa to ask, "Hey, how's my air quality in the bedroom today?"
Netatmo Netatmo Wireless Indoor-Outdoor Weather Sensor, $, available at Amazon
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