The quiet journal
A little curiosity.
A calmer evening.
Notes on sound, simple bedtime rituals, and finding your own way to unwind.
Choose your sleep sound
Best Sounds for Sleep: Rain, Noise and ASMR Compared
Find a bedtime sound that suits your preferences by comparing rain, ocean, white noise, brown noise, ASMR, streams, and fireplace sounds at low volume.
Can Rain Sounds Help You Sleep?
Explore why rain can feel relaxing, how to choose a steady recording, and how volume and evening habits shape your experience with rain sounds for sleep.
White Noise vs Brown Noise for Sleep: Key Differences
Compare the brighter hiss of white noise with the deeper rumble of brown noise, and learn how to choose a comfortable sound without sleep guarantees.
Rain Sounds vs Ocean Sounds for Sleep: Which to Try?
Compare steady rainfall with the rise and fall of ocean waves, including quiet gaps, sharp details, speaker placement, and a simple bedtime listening trial.
Explore ASMR
What Is ASMR? A Guide to Quiet Listening
Learn what ASMR means, why responses differ, how to explore brushing and ear-cleaning sounds, and what a university study can and cannot tell us.
No-Talking ASMR for Sleep: How to Choose a Sound
Compare brushing, tapping and ear-cleaning ASMR without talking. Learn what to listen for, whether you need headphones, and how to set up a short bedtime session.
Set up your evening
A little less noise. A little more rest.
Sleep better tonight.
Your favorite sounds. Your own quiet corner of the night.
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Scan to open the SleepBetter download page.