Two Tiny Ear Plugs Changed My Life

If you are stressed out then you know how hard it can be to get a good nights sleep.  You probably toss and turn throughout the night worrying and feeling anxious trying to quiet your mind.  The slightest noise can keep you up for hours. If you’re an adult the National Sleep Foundation recommends 7-9 hours a night. Sleeping less than seven hours per day puts you at an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and frequent mental distress.  Need any more convincing?

Sleep is critical to your overall health so you must make it a priority.  Here are some tips to get more sleep.

• Exercise every day
• Don’t bring your phone or tablet to bed
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine several hours before bed
• Make sure your bedroom is cool and comfortable
• Avoid distractions and keep your bedroom quiet

Until recently I really struggled with keeping my bedroom quiet.  Unfortunately the way our house is laid out our bedroom is underneath the kid’s room and so I can hear them stomping around or getting out of bed.  We also have an older dog that snores and smacks during the night which is super annoying and  would wake me up at all hours of the night.  He also gets confused and starts walking around the bedroom at 2-3am and his nails against the hardwood floors would wake me up several times a night.

With  all these noises keeping me up I was desperate to do anything to get a good nights sleep such as taking melatonin and other sleep aides. That’s when I decided to give earplugs a try.  I had the most success with Mack’s Pillow Soft Silicone Putty Ear Plugs.  These fit comfortably in my ear and help seal out the distracting noises.  No more waking up when the dog makes noises or when my kids are stomping and banging around upstairs. These can reduce up to 22 decibels.  I’ve been amazed at how much these have improved my quality of sleep.  These are a game changer!

Here’s a quick video on how to insert them.

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If you are looking for a more high-tech solution then you should check out the Bose Noise Masking Sleepbuds. These sleepbuds cover up unwanted sounds like snoring or in my case a smacking dog!  They fit in your ear so you can wear them comfortably even if you are a side sleeper. With these buds you can fall asleep with sounds of the ocean, rustling leaves, or a campfire. These are not noise cancelling and essentially mask sound by being louder than the disturbing/annoying sound making it so your brain can’t detect the offending sound.

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1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep.  If that’s you give ear plugs or these sleep buds a try.  If you want to live a happier, healthier life a good nights rest is a crucial foundation.