About No Sleepless Nights And Ethan Green

Hi, my name is Ethan Green and I’m the founder of No Sleepless Nights. I’m also the author of all the articles and the person you’ll see in all of the videos.

I started the website back in 2012, and currently have two main goals: to share practical sleep tips and to provide in-depth sleep product reviews and comparisons.

Here’s a bit more about myself, and how I hope No Sleepless Nights will be useful to you.

My qualifications and background

I studied Psychology at University College London (UCL), graduating with a BSc in 1998. I then worked for many years in a mental health outreach team for a homelessness charity in London, supporting adults in leading independent lives.

Although I have a background in Psychology, it’s important to clarify that I’m not a doctor. If you have concerns about your health or sleep, please consult your doctor or appropriate medical professional rather than only relying on online resources.

My experience of sleep problems

I often jokingly call myself a part-time insomniac. There can be many nights in a row when I sleep for 7-8 hours, which is enough for me to feel good. However, there are still occasional nights when it takes me ages to fall asleep and I end up getting closer to five hours.

It was much worse when I was a teenager (a long time ago!) and I was convinced there was something wrong with me.

“Why do I lie awake at night when everyone else is asleep?”

Perhaps you’ve asked yourself that same question once or twice too.

Over time, I’ve come to understand that there are many factors that affect my sleep, all of which I have some control over if I put my mind to it. Stress is a big one, as are environmental factors like noise, light and temperature.

In fact, noise is such a key factor for me, that many articles on this website are related to noise or sleep audio in some way. Getting the balance right between blocking out external noise and comfortably replacing it either with silence or audio of my choosing has become a bit of an obsession!

What you’ll find at No Sleepless Nights

1. Practical self-help tips and techniques for sleep

Experience has taught me that it is possible to sleep better with self-help techniques. While many sleep disorders and problems require professional guidance or treatment, I think it’s good to have some practical tools in the sleep toolbox.

This might involve awareness of how our daily activities and choices can affect our sleep, as well as simple steps to take if you’re struggling to fall asleep.

Here are some articles you might find helpful:

2. In-depth sleep product reviews and comparisons

If you’ve visited my YouTube channel before, or browsed this website, you’ll notice I do a lot of sleep product reviews and comparisons.

I have a particular interest in testing and reviewing products that offer a practical solution to common sleep disruptors, such as:

White noise machines to mask noise or create a relaxing sound.
Sleep headphones to block out external noise and play relaxing audio comfortably.
Earplugs to block noise.
Sleep masks to block out light.
Bed cooling and heating tech or bedding to help with temperature regulation.

Many of my reviews contain both a video and written article, and can be very in-depth. However, I don’t publish reviews as regularly as some websites do, for two main reasons:

I like to thoroughly test products in my home for many nights to get a proper understanding of how they work or feel. I sometimes test more complex tech for even longer. For example, I used the Eight Sleep for ten months before publishing my article.
I don’t work with a team of people in an office and studio bedroom. I do all the research, testing, writing, filming, and editing myself. That takes a lot of time, but it means that I can discuss products from the perspective of someone who has personally used them extensively.

Despite having a slower publishing speed, I’ve been doing this for a long time. I’ve tested and reviewed hundreds of sleep products since 2012, and will continue to do so in the future.

I’m passionate about finding the best ways to tackle the main culprits for my own sleep problems, and love sharing what I find with others – both in person and through this website.

Thanks for taking the time to read about me and No Sleepless Nights. If you have any questions about the website or the content, please feel free to contact me.

Sleep well,

Ethan