Wearing headphones to bed has become a common practice, especially among young adults. With the rise of listening to music via smartphones, people have more access to music than ever before.
Music is a great way to relax and prepare for sleep. Some studies have even shown that music can improve sleep quality!
Having headphones in your ear already makes it difficult to hear outside noise. Adding music onto that makes for a very peaceful sleep.
The problem comes when people do not realize the risks of sleeping with headphones in. The most dangerous situation is when someone passes out and does not hear any emergency calls or noises.
Aside from that, pulling the headphones out while asleep can cause other issues. If they are wrapped around the neck or wrists, they may become tight and impede blood flow. If they are on the floor, then they may cause you to wake up due to feeling off balance.
There are ways to sleep with headphones on safely! This article will go over some of those ways.
Set a loud alarm
If you have trouble falling asleep with headphones on, then try setting a loud alarm. When the alarm goes off, you can take off your headphones and fall asleep!
This is a trick that many people use to help them sleep in uncomfortable places. By sleeping in a different place, your body recognizes that it is safe to sleep and you will get a good night’s sleep.
Sleep is one of the most important things for our health. If you struggle to sleep because you cannot listen to music or podcasts before bed, then try using this tip to help you fall asleep easier.
Some people may find it difficult to coordinate their music or podcast listening time with their bedtime. If this is the case, then try going to bed a few minutes earlier or later so that you can listen to your music or podcasts before bed.
Do not use loud music
While this may seem like a good idea, music or noise in general will keep you awake. Why?
Because you have to listen to the music or noise, your brain will not process the fact that you are asleep.
The fact that you are listening to something means that you are awake-your brain knows this and does not want to stop processing that fact.
To test this theory, try going to bed without music or noise and see how well you sleep. Then try sleeping with music or noise and see how well you sleep again. You will notice a difference!
It is best to have quiet, soothing music or no music at all when going to bed. Your brain will process that you are sleeping and will let down your guard so to speak.
Keep the volume low on your headphones
Although this may seem self-explanatory, it’s important to note that the volume on your headphones should be low. As mentioned before, there’s a risk of hearing loss if the volume is too high for prolonged periods of time.
It can be difficult to determine the appropriate volume for sleeping with headphones on, but it’s best to play it safe and have a low volume.
Experts recommend setting the volume no higher than 60% of the maximum output provided by the manufacturer. This way you will still hear enough of the music or audio to relax and fall asleep, but you will not be exposing your ears to too much noise.
Keep in mind that this varies depending on the brand of headphones you use. If you are using cheaper ones that do not have high quality sound protection, then you can probably put up the volume more.
Use a soft noise generator
If you find the sound of the ocean or rain too relaxing, then try a soft noise generator. You can find these online and in the app store.
Noise generators introduce a light background noise into your environment, like the sound of rain or surf, but with an adjustable volume. They are great for sleeping as you can adjust the volume to a level that is not too loud or distracting.
They are great for sleeping as they keep your mind focused on the sound instead of thinking about everything that day. They are also very relaxing, so if you are having trouble falling asleep, try investing in one!
If you have your own music and you do not want to lose the quality by reducing the volume, then turn off all of the other sounds on your phone such as notifications and set an alarm. That way, you will still hear your music but not your phone notifications.
Use white noise
If you struggle to sleep because of noise in your environment, you can use headphones to block out other sounds. But how do you sleep with headphones on?
For one, you can choose to listen to white noise instead of music or a podcast. White noise is an almost constant sound that blocks out other noises.
It can be the sound of a fan, the rustle of a paper bag, rainfall, or even the sound of a machine turning on and off. Any of these can help you sleep!
White noise is best because it continues even when you turn off your headphones. You can also choose to listen to white noise before bed, so that it helps you get into a relaxed state before sleep.
Use a sleeping app
If you do not feel comfortable using the two methods above, there is a third option. Use a sleeping app to monitor your sleep.
Many apps offer this feature for free, and some even have it as an ad-free paid feature. By having your phone next to you while you sleep, the app will monitor how long you sleep and how many times you wake up.
This is a great way to start sleeping with headphones on, as the app will tell you how well you slept!
Some of these apps offer more features such as setting a waking alarm based on how well you slept, or tracking how long it takes you to fall asleep each night. These are nice additions if you are looking for something else to track about your sleep.
Keep the headpones on all night
While this may seem weird, it is advised to sleep with your headphones on all night. This prevents you from having to adjust them multiple times in the night, and risk waking up your partner.
Many people have reported success in just putting the headphones on before bed and leaving them on until morning when they get up. This also helps you not worry about getting tangled in wires in the middle of the night!
Some models even have a built-up battery that keeps your music playing until the next morning so you do not have to re-charge before bed.
If you must take them off due to tangling or feeling too wired, just remember to turn them off before bed! Some models have a built-up feature that turns off the music automatically after a set time which can help with this.
Be careful when sleeping with headphones
While it may be tempting to fall asleep with headphones in, or even in your ear, it is not a safe idea. If you need a little white noise to sleep, try keeping the same device on standby with a playlist instead.
Many phones have a built-in setting that turns off the screen and stops all sounds after a certain time period so you do not need to set one yourself.
Removing the ability to hear sounds completely may help you get a better night’s sleep!
Some people use music to help them relax before bed, but if that makes you feel more awake instead, try switching it up. Perhaps listen to some soothing music before bed, or just take out the headphones!
Some people find that sleeping with items in their hair can be uncomfortable, so try moving them before bed.
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