Noise, the number one enemy of your rest

A good night's sleep is quality of life. Noise from the street can sometimes affect the quality of our sleep. But how can we prevent this? At Morfeo , we offer some tips to prevent noise from disturbing your sleep. Take note!

Noise, the number one enemy of your rest
- How does noise affect rest?
Tips for eliminating noise
- 1. Isolation
- 2. Earplugs for resting
- 3. Sleep routines
- 4. REM phase
- 5. Good sleep equipment

Noise, the number one enemy of your rest

Enjoying the best rest promotes good physical and mental health, so it is important to avoid anything that could harm the quality of your sleep.Noise is the main cause of insomnia, especially in large cities and urban centers.It can alsohave negative consequences on our health: anxiety, stress, or psychological disorders.

You have probably woken up startled by a noise coming from the street, keeping you awake and affecting the quality of your rest. When this situation repeats itself night after night, we are faced with a possible problem of noise-induced insomnia.

Lead by example. If you don't want to be disturbed by noise, try not to be the cause of it. This way, you can ensure peace and quiet for yourself and your neighbors. This advice is great when the noise comes from neighbors and people who live nearby.

The problem is that we often encounter noises coming from the street, such as:

Traffic
Voices
Music
Motorcycles
Screams

In these cases, there is little we can do. If these months of lockdown brought anything new, it was peace and quiet in the streets. But with the resumption of economic and social activity, the annoying noises have returned , causing a decline in sleep quality.

Although it is something we can do little to fight, there are various ways to remedy it.

How does noise affect rest?

TheWHO(World Health Organization) warns of the number of people who are exposed daily to noise levels that are unacceptable for their health and quality of life. In most cases, these noises come from the streets and neighbors.

Moving to quieter locations or the suburbs is not an option available to everyone. Therefore, it is important to know how noise affects ourrest and quality of lifein order to raise awareness and reduce it.

Noise not only affects our rest, but also our overall physical and psychological performance. Interrupted sleep is like chronic insomnia, producing the same results: drowsiness, fatigue, lack of attention, decreased performance, and an increase in accidents.

The consequences of exposure to noise during rest depend on several factors that determine its impact:

The type of noise and its intensity.
Frequency and duration.
Whether it is background noise or noise amplitude.

We are all susceptible to being disturbed by noise, but age is an important factor. Children are the least sensitive to noise at night, as they fall into a deep sleep more easily.

On the other hand, older people are the most likely to be affected by noise, since the quality of rest worsens with age, making us more sensitive to noise.

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Tips for eliminating noise

Controlling or eliminating noise from outside, especially from the street, is an almost impossible task, unless we go back into lockdown. When large groups of people gather late at night, rest is sometimes disturbed by voices coming from outside.

Calling the police may be an option, but it won't give you back the sleep you've lost. That's why we're giving you a series of tips that can help you live with outside noise without affecting your rest.

1. Isolation

Building materials have changed significantly, with increasing emphasis on tranquility and comfort in homes. From insulation systems installed during construction to the possibility of installing thick glass windows and panes that improve sound insulation.

Having this type of insulation, especially in the bedroom, can help reduce the intensity of noise coming from outside, without disturbing your rest.

2. Earplugs for resting

Some people choose to use earplugs or individual soundproofing systems. This option may not be the most suitable, as it also blocks out internal noise. But if you urgently need a good night's sleep, it's an option 😉

3. Sleep routines

A goodsleep routineand daily exercise help you get better rest, improving the timing, duration, and quality of your sleep. Keeping your body and mind active through physical activities, such as exercise, ensures better rest.

In addition, deep sleep is reached more easily, and in this phase of sleep it is more difficult to experience disturbances that could wake you up.

4. REM phase

REM sleep is the deep sleep phase, the subconscious phase, and the phase in which external noises are least likely to disturb your rest. To reach the REM sleep phase, it is important to have a good sleep routine, avoiding potential distractions or sleep disturbances: stress, anxiety, devices, etc.

5. Good sleep equipment

If there is one thing that is essential for ensuring quality sleep, it is having the best equipment for rest. At Morfeo , we can guarantee maximum comfort and quality of rest with our products. Amattress that adapts to yoursleepingneedsis essential for enjoying the best rest every day.

If you want to change your bedding, contact us and we will advise you on everything you need. You can also try our mattress for 100 nights with no obligation. On our website, you will find a wide range of products designed for rest and relaxation. Don't forget to visit our website or social media pages.