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| | | | | Shh … Did you hear that? I probably did. | | Typically, footsteps treading up carpeted stairs, a toilet flushing, or an egg cracking against the counter — otherwise quiet noises if your bedroom is separate from these areas — aren't reasons to wake up. | | Well, if you're in the same boat as me, they are (against your will, most likely). But I've accepted myself for who I am: a light sleeper. | | Scroll on for some sleeping tips and tricks from your local light sleeper! | | | | | | | Sleep in peace,
Sarah Matysiak
Associate Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Sarah Matysiak
March 28, 2025 • 4 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | Don't wake me up | | According to my mom, I've been a light sleeper since I was an infant. A light sleeper wakes up to even the slightest disturbances, such as lights turning on and noises. What exactly causes someone to be a light sleeper isn't well-known. It may be genetics, an underlying sleep disorder, your bedroom environment, or a combination. | | The triggers that awake someone unwillingly vary from person to person. Maybe you share a room or bed with someone who's an active sleeper, or you live near a busy road. I'll hear someone closing a door, but I can sleep through thunderstorms sometimes. | | I'm used to being a light sleeper and know how to prepare for overnight stays at a friend's or family member's house — especially if I'll be sharing a room or bed with someone. Maybe you've tried some of these for yourself already (and if you haven't, I encourage you to!), but my tried-and-true ways of restfully sleeping include: | | Playing music or white noise | | I find it hard to fall asleep if there are a lot of (or even a few) unpredictable noises. But I can drift off just fine if I play calming, slow music at a low volume. (Tip: Spotify has a sleeper time feature that'll pause your music after a set duration.) A droning fan on a low speed also helps me succumb to slumber and drown out other noises. | | Wearing earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones | | I only use these when not in my own room or bed since they're not the most comfortable to sleep with every night. However, if you move around a lot in your sleep (guilty!), earplugs may fall out. If they do, I find the kind with the string connecting them easier to look for the next day. | | Closing the door | | I used to sleep with my door open — why? I have no idea. Besides being a fire safety precaution, keeping my door closed cuts out much of what keeps or wakes me up. | | Letting others know you're a light sleeper | | It might seem obvious, but letting any housemates or roommates know you're a light sleeper can have a great effect, especially if they wake up before or go to bed after you. If they know, they might try to keep quiet in the morning or at night. | Other sleeping hacks I don't use myself but may work for you include: - using blackout curtains
- playing a white noise machine
- taking melatonin (speak with a healthcare professional before trying)
- wearing a sleep headband
- keeping your phone in a drawer, separate room, or shut off completely
If you're still searching for sleep solutions, your doctor can offer more advice. It's important to speak with a professional if you frequently wake during the night, as this may be a sign of an underlying health condition. | | | | | | | | | | Sleep a choco-lot | | | | Sponsored by | | | | | | | |  | | Beam Dream Sleeping Powder | | Getting enough quality sleep can support your brain and heart health, improve your metabolism, and provide a wide range of other benefits. If you're having trouble sleeping, Beam's Dream powder is a blend of natural ingredients that can help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. The best part? It tastes like hot cocoa and comes in a variety of flavors such as Cinnamon Cocoa, Brownie Batter, and Sea Salt Caramel. Get up to 35% off your next Beam purchase with code HEALTH! | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | How did you feel about this newsletter? | | | | Email wellnesswire@healthline.com with comments related to this newsletter or topics you'd like to see in future editions. The newsletter editors read every message that lands in our inbox — yes, really! We look forward to hearing from you. | | | | | | |
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