Music fuels my life. Whether I'm writing, reading, working, running, driving or sitting around the house, music is usually flooding my ears or playing softly in the background. Choosing a song or playlist is the first thing I do in the morning, and if I have my AirPods in, you can count on Spotify playing my favorite podcasts.
To me, music is a form of love. It boosts moods, soothes heartache and reaches audiences across language barriers. Music can also help you sleep at night, easing anxiety and lulling you to a peaceful slumber. You can create your own sleep playlist tonight with music that you actually like by following these easy tips.
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What is the most effective sleep music?
The best music to listen to when trying to sleep is slow instrumental or classical. This includes music with popular instruments such as guitar, piano, violin, cello, organ, flute and clarinet (just to name a few). The best sleep music doesn't have lyrics. Another popular and effective choice for sleep is ambient noise. This genre can be anything from rain sounds to ocean waves. It also includes white noise, like fan sounds, and other colored noise, such as brown, pink or blue.
8 tips for making the best sleep playlist
Here are simple tips to keep in mind when curating your next sleep playlist.
1. Avoid songs that invoke strong emotions
Just because songs on your sleep playlist need to be slower doesn't mean that they have to be sad. Don't listen to any songs that make you feel melancholy or cause your mind to wander. Racing thoughts can be hard to turn off when you are trying to sleep. The same can be said for songs that bring to mind vivid memories or feelings.
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