How good is it to listen to music at bedtime? 😴 🛏️

I'm sure that, at least once, you've felt like a soft melody carries you straight into the arms of Morpheus. Listening to music before bed is not only a pleasure, but it can be your ticket to a deep, restful sleep. Studies like those from the University of Sussex show that slow rhythms, between 60 and 80 bpm, lower your heart rate and relax your nervous system. This helps prepare your body to shut down. Imagine a modern lullaby: the soft notes of a piano or guitar act like a brain massage, reducing stress and anxiety, according to the Journal of Advanced Nursing. So, if Counting Crows or Enya lull you to sleep, it's no coincidence; it's simply science working its magic at night.

Good night! 💤

That's why you probably also have a sleep playlist. The key is to choose the music you'll have on it wisely. Songs with intense lyrics or fast-paced beats obviously aren't going to make you snore into your pillow. An experiment at the University of Toronto found that instrumental or ambient music, such as sound waves or Chopin classics, improves sleep quality by 35% more than complete silence. It also creates a very comforting routine. Think of it as a ritual where you turn off the lights and let the notes embrace you. The next time you have trouble closing your eyes, simply turn off the light, find your music player, play Rubencito's albums 😎 at a moderate or low volume, and let the music take you to dreamland. Sweet dreams, guaranteed!

Reference:

• Dickson, G. T., & Schubert, E. (2020). How does music aid sleep? A literature review and meta-analysis. Journal of Sleep Research, 29(5), e13040. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.13040

• Trahan, T., Durrant, S. J., Müllensiefen, D., & Williamson, V. J. (2019). The music of sleep: A systematic review of music-based interventions to improve sleep quality. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75(8), 1618-1632. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.13973

• Lai, H. L., & Good, M. (2005). Music improves sleep quality in older adults. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 49(3), 234-244. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2648.2004.03281.x