How To Use Noise For Better Sleep

Everyone has a limit.
 
Energy wise that is.

We found out accidentally our puppy's limit when we overdid it with potty training.

One night he just all of a sudden looked like he was going to fall over and we thought we’d over heated him outside. 

Another night he went wild with the zoomies and barking (which he rarely does) and we mistakenly thought he was hungry.

No, it turns out he’d completely worn himself out.

He was fine just exhausted.

We realized he didn’t get enough naps on both of those days.

Our vet says that’s common after a growth spurt- they appear to have better endurance.

It was our job to help him manage his energy as he grew by making sure we encourage nap times even if he seems ready to play.

How many times have you done that to yourself?

Pushed and pushed until you can barely hold your head up or lose your s%*t with your loved ones?

It can be a hard habit to break.

I’ve shared that yoga nidra naps have helped me the most with managing my daytime energy especially if I'm having sleep issues.

Another recent tweak I’ve made is sleeping with Green Noise vs White Noise.

The reason I switched was I heard Green Noise is better for anxiety.

Even with the puppy, I’ve felt like I’m waking up more rested since making the change.

I use the Sound Sleep App now during sleep. It has Brown, Pink, White, or Green Noise options. 

They can all help block outside sounds and improve sleep, focus and relaxation.

You have to experiment to find which one you like best.

White Noise can mask the most sounds and creates a steady frequency like the hum of a fan or TV static.

Pink Noise sounds softer and more balance than white noise like a steady rain or heartbeat. It tends to be more soothing and helpful for sleep and even improving memory.

Brown Noise is an even lower frequency than pink noise but a richer, deeper sound like a strong waterfall or soft rumbling of thunder. It can be helpful for focus, ADHD symptoms, or deep sleep. Recommended for light sleepers. 

Green Noise is a midrange frequency similar to nature sounds like the ocean that promotes relaxation and focus that can help with reducing stress, anxiety or racing thoughts. Recommended as background sound for meditation.

Another good App where you can play with different sounds and make your own combo is the Better Sleep App. I've used the fan white noise for years on it until I switched to green noise.

OVER TO YOU

If you aren’t used to sleeping with Colored Noise at night but want to give it a try, consider doing a test during a daytime nap.

You might need to have a timer set to turn off the App in the middle of the night.

Keep the volume low so it doesn’t become noxious & wake you up.

You can also try Brown Noise when you need to focus on a deep work task during the day.

Listen to your body.

​It’ll tell you which color noise it likes best just like it tells you what music it enjoys most.

NAP TIME

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