Relaxing Noise

As the saying goes, silence is golden. Sleeping in a noisy space not only disrupts the quality of your sleep, but it can also leave you feeling less satisfied with your overall sleep experience. Part of the reason is because during sleep, the brain continues to register and process sounds, affecting everything from heart rate to blood pressure, which in turn can trigger nighttime waking. Noise—whether you are conscious of it or not—can cause you to wake up feeling unsatisfied and untested. Learn how noise levels can impact your sleep satisfaction and how to manage it.

Minimizing the likelihood of distracting sounds before going to bed will take you a step closer to better sleep, and greater sleep satisfaction. Consider placing a white noise machine in your bedroom, and try wearing ear plugs if you live in a loud urban environment. Position your bed away from windows and thin walls, and turn off all electronics in your home before you go to sleep.