My sleeping habits are beyond unhealthy; I fall asleep at about 2 am with my bedside light on and a book still in my hands. I wake up with a start to my alarm ringing to find my bed in a mess and the lights still on and my partner fast asleep on the little space of the bed I have left him.

I don't know how he does it, how he sleeps through it all when I wake up at the smallest movement. I've always been like this, but with work getting more hectic my caffeine intake has increased to an unhealthy level. I know I need to make myself and my sleep, but it's really hard. I have tried medication, changing habits so that I don't read before bed, but nothing seems to be working.

I came across a gentle rise alarm clock and sound machine, Hatch Restore, and wondered if this would be able to help? I talked to my partner and he agreed I needed to try it.

It was at my door within two days, and I was so excited to explore and try all that it has to offer. Its sleek design fits perfectly on my bedside table. All I had to do was customize my routine, what time I wanted to go to sleep and what relaxing sounds I wanted, and how I wanted to wake up in the morning.

I had a range of options to choose from and I got six months free on Hatch Premium, an in-app subscription that keeps you updated with new meditations, sleep stories, and soundscapes content.

I created a personal routine through the app to see how my body would react to it and let me just tell you, the difference in my sleep within a few short weeks was incredible.

With my personal routine, I get a reminder on my phone to get ready for bed. I can enjoy my book with a reading light that isn't hard on my eyes. With a multitude of hues to choose from, I can decide what best suited me. Once you have established your ideal routine on the app, you can put your phone away and control everything on the device itself. I love this since the blue light coming from your phone is what keeps your brain moving at a mile a minute!

After I finish reading, I can relax in a way that works for me. I can choose to focus on my breathing or meditate with their specific wind-down sounds.

The white noise keeps me sleeping all through the night, and my partner is just as pleasantly surprised as I am. He no longer has to sleep with a mask on to block out light, or practically get tossed off the bed by the million things I used to have around me. I'm tossing and turning way less thanks to Hatch Restore.

On top of transforming my sleep, Hatch's custom sunrise alarm allows me to wake up gradually unlike my startling alarm tone. I can even personalize my alarm sound and sunrise color. The natural sunrise gently wakes me up while supporting healthy cortisol levels.

If you ask my partner, he will tell you that Hatch Restore is a gift for both of us, not just me. I wake up refreshed and more alert, ready to jump into my day energized (without three shots of espresso).

You deserve better sleep. Start enjoying a restful night's sleep with Hatch Restore today!