Due to the current situation of lockdown and the lack of normality, many people are experiencing increased difficulties in drifting off to sleep at night. As we continue to spend each day at home, now is the perfect opportunity to enhance your current space and surroundings to create your very own calming sanctuary.
We are all dreaming of being on a warm beach listening to the peaceful sound of waves as they hit the shore right now, so why not bring the beautiful sounds of nature into your home with our ‘Lea Mattress Sleep Sounds Playlist’ for a guaranteed better night’s sleep.
When a sleeping disorder begins to arise, it is crucial to identify the root of the problem in order to resolve it. Fortunately, sleep experts have done the research and determined the most common causes:
Allergies - dust and mites can quickly gather within your bedroom if you don’t pay attention to cleaning the surrounding surfaces. These particles consequently lead to blocked airways and respiratory problems.
Bodily Pain - common aches and pains can be brought on or be intensified during your sleep as your body enters a fixed state. For medical disorders such as arthritis and lower back pain, hybrid memory foam mattresses are beneficial in gently cradling the joints and providing a supportive sleeping space.
Stress - the National Sleep Foundation’s research suggests that many of our sleepless nights are due to our personal anxieties and worries. Our sleep can often be disrupted by nightmares, sleep talking and possible sleep paralysis if our minds become overloaded with stress.
When it comes to decreasing stress levels, it is important to give yourself the time that you deserve to completely unwind and switch off. Certain sound waves, such as low frequencies and repetitive noises, are picked up by our brain and help us to block out the distractions of everyday life. Our brains can interpret specific sounds as threatening or nonthreatening, so by playing constant calming background noises, such a white noise or nature sounds, our brains can effectively go into stand-by mode.
Creating a personalised sleep playlist will allow you to improve sleep quality and to understand what works best for you! We recommend adding the following sounds to your snoozing soundtrack:
Listening to white noise is usually advised by sleep experts to parents with young babies and people who suffer from insomnia. This is due to its ability to mask any other distracting noise and therefore generating a more calming environment.
The term white noise originates from the process of white light, which combines all colours of light into one, just as white noise does so with sounds.
Pink noise can also be described as the sounds of nature, such as steady rainfall, wind, ocean waves or the gentle rustling of leaves. The sounds have a lower frequency which produce a deeper noise yet equally relaxing.
Music genres such as jazz, folk and classical are ideal for bedtime due to their mellow sounds and soft beats. Avoid music with lyrics which can keep your mind active.
What are your favourite sounds to sleep to?
