DozyTools helps you slow your body and mind at night — with calming sounds and a gentle space to let go.
Free calming sleep sounds including rain, ocean waves, forest ambience, fan noise, fire crackling, and cricket sounds. Designed to mask disruptive noise, reduce stress, and help you fall asleep naturally. All sounds fade in gently and include sleep timers.
Open sleep sounds →A private journaling space to release thoughts, worries, and emotions before bed. Write freely with guided prompts, choose how to let go (burn, dissolve, or send to the stars), and rest knowing nothing is saved. Reduces rumination and improves sleep quality.
Begin reflection →In our always-on world, the transition from day to night has become abrupt. We go from screens and notifications straight to bed, expecting our minds to shut off on command. But our bodies and brains need time to decompress.
DozyTools provides two science-backed approaches to help you create that transition: ambient sound for physical relaxation and reflective writing for mental release. Both are designed to be simple, private, and genuinely calming.
Choose your sound: Try different sounds on different nights. Rain works well for many people, but ocean waves, forest sounds, or simple fan noise might feel better for you. There's no wrong choice—just what feels most calming to your nervous system.
Set the volume low: Sleep sounds should be background, not foreground. You want just enough volume to mask sudden noises but quiet enough that you're not actively listening. Around 30-40% volume is usually ideal.
Use the timer: The 15-minute default gives you time to fall asleep without the sound playing all night (which can reduce sleep quality for some people). If you prefer it to play longer, try the 30 or 60-minute options.
Make it a ritual: Play the same sound at the same time each night. Your brain will start to recognize it as a sleep cue, making it easier to fall asleep faster over time.
Start with the breathing guide: Those three breaths aren't just a formality. They signal to your body that you're transitioning from "doing" mode to "reflecting" mode. Let yourself actually slow down.
Write without editing: Don't worry about grammar, spelling, or making sense. This isn't a diary you'll reread. It's a release valve. Stream of consciousness works best.
You don't need a lot: Even a few sentences can help. If something is weighing on you, getting it out of your head and onto the page can make a real difference, whether it's two words or two paragraphs.
Choose your release: When you're ready, pick the release method that feels right—burning, sending to the stars, or dissolving. The ritual of letting go reinforces that you're done processing for the night.
Combine with sounds: After reflecting, try moving to sleep sounds. Many people find that writing first, then listening to calm sounds, creates an ideal wind-down routine.
Research consistently shows that creating a wind-down routine improves both sleep quality and mental health. A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research found that participants who used ambient sounds before bed fell asleep 38% faster and reported better sleep quality than those who didn't.
Similarly, expressive writing has been studied extensively. A 2018 study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that writing down thoughts before bed for just 5 minutes helped people fall asleep significantly faster than those who wrote to-do lists or did nothing. The key was the emotional release—getting worries out of the mind and onto paper.
The combination approach—using both sound and reflection—addresses two different aspects of sleep preparation. Sound helps your body relax physiologically by reducing arousal in your nervous system. Reflection helps your mind relax psychologically by processing the day's emotional content. Together, they create a comprehensive wind-down that prepares both body and mind for rest.
What makes DozyTools different from other sleep tools is simplicity. There are no subscriptions, no accounts, no tracking, and no demands on your attention. Everything you write disappears. The sounds are free and accessible. It's designed to help you relax, not to keep you engaged.
No. Nothing you write in Evening Reflection is stored, tracked, or saved. When you release your thoughts, they're gone completely. We don't collect or store any text you enter.
Sudden sound changes can be jarring and actually disrupt relaxation. The 2-second fade-in and fade-out create a gentler transition that's easier on your nervous system.
You can select "No Timer" to let the sound play continuously. However, many sleep experts recommend using sounds only to fall asleep (15-30 minutes) rather than all night, as your brain needs periods of true quiet for optimal sleep cycles.
Yes! DozyTools works on any device with a web browser. The interface is optimized for mobile, so you can use it from bed on your phone or tablet. Just remember to enable your browser to play audio.
It's personal preference. Rain and ocean are the most popular because they're natural and familiar. Forest sounds work well if you want something less rhythmic. Fan noise is great if you're used to white noise. Try different sounds on different nights and see what helps you relax most.
There's no minimum or maximum. Some nights you might write for 30 seconds, other nights for 5 minutes. The goal isn't volume—it's release. Write until you feel like you've gotten it out, then let it go.
DozyTools is designed for night use — minimal, calm, and private. Nothing you write is saved. Nothing demands your attention. Just simple tools to help you slow down and rest.
