There are so many frequencies to sound that can play a huge impact on our energy, mood, and even our focus. Below we’ll highlight the best sounds to listen to depending on what outcome you are looking to achieve. Is it focus? Is it a good night’s sleep? Read on to see what soothing melodies and ambient noises that will support your daily life.
Brown Noise
Brown noise, also known as red noise or random walk noise, is a type of sound that is deeper and lower in frequency compared to other forms of noise. It is characterized by a gentle rumbling or low-frequency hiss, similar to the sound of a waterfall or the wind blowing through trees. CNN Health connects brown noise to a “rumble of strong winds”. Brown noise has a calming effect on the mind and can aid in relaxation, concentration, and even sleep. Some people find it beneficial for masking external noises and reducing distractions.
White Noise
White noise is perhaps one of the most well-known and versatile types of sound. It contains a balanced mixture of all audible frequencies, creating a steady and uniform sound signal. Have you ever noticed that the sound of static on a television or radio tuned between stations can put you into a calming state of relaxation and sleep? It has the ability to mask disruptive noises which makes it popular for creating a peaceful environment. White noise typically might be known now mostly for soothing infants but it’s excellent for sleep and enhancing focus during work or study.
Pink Noise
Pink noise, often described as a “gentler” version of white noise, emphasizes lower frequencies while reducing the intensity of higher frequencies. It has a soothing quality and is frequently used in sound therapy and relaxation techniques. Pink noise has shown potential benefits in improving sleep quality, enhancing cognitive performance, and promoting relaxation.
The Clocks That Create the Ambient Sounds You Need
Loftie has come out with a custom lamp along with an alarm clock that can help with your wake and sleep patterns and routines. The lamp can light up in the evening as a reminder to start winding down. It can also begin softly lighting up, to various light color combinations, when you set it in the morning and want a soft start to your day. The clock is equally as soft and calming to your routine.
What’s wonderful about the clock is that it integrates meditations, storytelling narration, as well as brown, white, and pink noise. We’ve personally used the noises the most and it really does help get a racing mind to slow down and relax into a deeper state of sleep.
Hatch is also another brand that markets itself as a sleep assistant that allows you to build a gentle sunrise alarm and soothing sleep sound routine for the ultimate restorative rest.
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