Do you sometimes not manage to fall asleep, for example because you have a lot on your mind or are stressed? Have you tried everything – from counting sheep to breathing exercises – without success? Then listening to classical music before going to sleep can offer a solution. In this article you can read how switching on NPO Classic can help you fall asleep.
Relax by classical music
Your brain has a lot to process every day. Sometimes so much that your brain can’t fully relax. And that is exactly what you need to sleep well. Listening to music can help you relax. It must be music with quiet sounds, few beats per minute (bpm) and without distracting text.
A good example of this is classical. That is usually calm piano or string music with few beats in general. There are also a lot of classical pieces that do not contain text. By listening to this you will breathe more regularly and you will have fewer heartbeats per minute.
It also lowers your blood pressure and activates hormones in your body that help you sleep better. Because your brain doesn’t have to process a lot of information, it relaxes. You get into a meditative state and therefore fall asleep more easily.
In addition to classical music, you can also benefit from listening to jazz, Chill-out or mood music, nature sounds (such as the current of the sea) or meditation music, perhaps this suits your personal preference more?
Classical music as a distraction
If you lie awake at night due to ambient noise or cannot sleep well because it is too quiet, quiet music can provide the necessary distraction. Lie comfortably on your pillow and under the warm blankets. Your brain focuses on the soothing sounds, so that it is no longer dead silent and the ambient sounds fade into the background. Set a timer on your sound carrier with the period during which you will definitely fall asleep, so that you do not have to think about it and can fully focus on your sleep.
Better sleep quality
Listening to classical music not only makes you fall asleep better, but also improves the quality of sleep. Sleep ensures the recovery of your brain. So it is very important to get enough good sleep. This way you rest better and wake up fit again the next morning.
Better sleep has even more good effects on your health. A good night’s sleep improves your immune system, so that you get sick less quickly and causes less tension in your muscles. Because you sleep better, you also suffer less from stress and depressed feelings.