About a month ago, I bought one of those sleep blindfolds, the ones that completely cover your eyes and block out the light. It was an impulse buy, I admit. I'd been thinking about buying one for a while, and I saw them, and I couldn't resist, hahaha. I've always been a bit skeptical about these things, but I decided to give it a try; after all, it's not expensive.

The first night was... weird. The band was a little tight, and I had a hard time finding a comfortable position. I ended up taking it off in the middle of the night. But I persisted, and after a few days, my body was used to it.

And to my surprise: it worked.
I noticed a real change in the quality of my sleep. I wake up less often during the night, and in the morning I feel more deeply rested. Even on days when I sleep less, I wake up with more energy.

It's not magic, of course. It won't solve chronic insomnia or replace healthy sleep habits. But it helps a lot, especially if you live in a place where street light shines in (like me, my apartment faces the street and the light from the condo's entrance almost shines in my bedroom window) or if you share a room and can't control what's going on around you.

Some pros:

• It blocks out almost all light, which helps induce melatonin naturally.
• Ideal for quick naps during the day.
• It helps me create a "closing routine": once I put it on, my brain already associates it with the fact that it's time to rest.

Cons:

• The first week can be uncomfortable until it molds to your face.
• Some bands are too tight or get too hot.
• If you're very restless while sleeping, it may move or fall off.

In short, it's a small investment worth trying if you're looking to improve the quality of your sleep. Sometimes, the rest we're looking for doesn't require a complex solution.

Has anyone else here tried sleeping with an eye mask? Good or bad experiences?