The sound of rain is thought to be one of the most soothing sounds to fall asleep to, but heavy downpours and 100mph gusts can be quite the opposite. As Storm Eunice prepares to blast the nation, sleeping Brits could have a rude awakening in the early hours of Friday morning as gale-force winds hit homes up and down the country. Getting to sleep during a storm is one thing, but what’s the secret to sleeping the whole night through?
How to sleep through a storm
Trembling windows and stormy downpours can be unnerving at the best of times, especially when you’re in a deep sleep.
While noise-cancelling earplugs are one way to block out the noise, the key to staying asleep throughout the night could be down to the way you hit the pillow in the first place.
A clean and cosy bed is one of the best ways to sink into a much-needed slumber, but how should you prepare to settle down ahead of Storm Eunice?
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Sleep in a hooded top
If you’re not a fan of earplugs or eye masks, an oversized hoodie could offer some extra comfort while you sleep.
Choose one big enough to cover both your ears and eyes to block out two of the main stimulants for staying awake – light and noise.
Keep your room dark while you sleep to avoid interrupting the body’s internal clock if you do notice the stormy weather during the night.
Avoid screens before bed
Keep your bedroom phone-free before heading to bed and avoid bright TV screens to help you fall asleep.
The blue light emitted from these popular devices will trick your brain into thinking it’s daytime, making it even harder to fall asleep.
Instead, use the night mode feature on your phone for at least three hours before hitting the pillow.
