Wide awake when you should be fast asleep?

One way of dealing with a restless mind before bed is to adjust your sleeping environment.

Experts generally suggest keeping your bedroom cool, dark, and free of distractions.

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But what is it and how does it differ from other ambient noise?

Not exactly, says sleep expert Martin Seeley.

Consider pairing green noise with meditation orbreathing exercisesto get your mind ready for rest.

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Music platforms likeSpotifyoffer curated playlists containing green noise, along with free services likeYouTube.

Sound machine devices may also offer green noise in addition to classic fan sounds and white noise tones.

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