Summary:

This installment of Singles Going Sleepy, sleep tips for Gen X, from Sleep with Rock Stars emphasizes the importance of effectively managing auditory stimuli to enhance slumber. Lower the volume, creating an optimal environment for rest. Use a sleep timer to prevent abrupt awakenings caused by later audio content.

Set your phone or app timer to conclude two minutes prior to the end of your sleep podcast. You can reduce disturbances, for a tranquil transition into sleep. You deserve a good night's sleep...or whatever.

Show Notes:

Remember when falling asleep meant the TV was blasting static at 3 a.m., and your only sleep timer was sheer exhaustion? Well, welcome to adulthood, where we pretend we're totally fine while clutching our third cold brew and wondering why we can't sleep.

You may find our overview of "How to Sleep with Rock Stars" helpful.

In this episode, turn down the volume. Lowering the audio on your sleep podcast might sound like a throwback to Grandma's “just close your eyes” sleep advice, but hear me out.

We’ll get into the groove of sound management (very grown-up, very fancy), and I’ll walk you through the magical, often-overlooked power of the sleep timer. Set it to end before the podcast does, so you don’t jolt awake at 2 a.m. when the next episode launches into an enthusiastic ad for meal kits.

Think of this as curating your bedtime vibe—less "midnight infomercial," more "Zen mixed tape from 1992." By the end, you’ll not only have the tools to drift off like a pro, but you might just start viewing sleep as the sacred ritual it truly is.

So grab your Walkman (metaphorically, unless you’re really committed), lower that volume, and let’s reclaim rest like it’s 1984.

Takeaways:

• In this episode, we explore the significance of lowering audio volume to enhance sleep quality.
• Setting a sleep timer is essential to prevent abrupt awakenings from subsequent podcasts.
• Finding a comfortable position is paramount for facilitating the transition into restful slumber.
• We emphasize the importance of allowing outside sounds to become a soothing background while drifting off.

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Welcome to Sleep With Rockstars. I'm your host, Sloane Spencer. Singles Going Sleepy are our brief sleep tips to help you build your toolbox for a restful night.

If the Singles Going Sleepy tips have helped you rest and relax, please leave a five star rating and kind review in your favorite podcast app. Tonight we will focus on lowering the volume and setting a sleep timer. Find a comfortable position laying down.

Adjust your volume to the lowest sound you can still hear, check the speed of the playback of your podcast and use your phone or app settings to set a sleep timer. This tip will differ from phone to phone and app to app. You can set your sleep timer to go silent.

Look at how long your chosen sleep podcast is and set the sleep timer to go silent two minutes before it finishes. This way you will not be disturbed if another podcast begins and suddenly wakes you up.

Now find your comfortable position laying down and allow your eyes to gently close. Take a deep breath in and let it go slowly. Bring your awareness to the sounds around you, both within your podcast and outside.

Let those outside sounds become the background, not something you focus on, but something that eases your mind as you gently drift off. Trust the quiet sounds from your sleep podcast to carry you to a peaceful night's rest. You deserve a good night's sleep or whatever.