Noise, light and their impact on general wellbeing

Benefits of frequencies and light in proper amounts 

• Improves the communication process through the use of intended sounds, words, channel, and time.

• Increases productivity and learning, like the lofi beats, which engaged the cognitive stimuli, increasing motivation and focus.

• Reduce stress through a calming effect. Soft beats and warm morning sunshine rays help to regulate the nervous system. 

• Improve the quality of sleep through rainfall sounds or natural sounds, which act as background relaxation and falling asleep aids.

• Protects the body systems like eyes and ears

• Improves aesthetics. A well-lit room with nice and soft background music communicates serenity and elegance.

Effects of noise and excess light

• Damage to ears leading to problems like tinnitus and gradual loss of hearing

• Damage to eyes causing strain and damage to retina

• Glare from light reduce visibility and may cause accidents

• Constant headaches and fatigue that affect focus and reduce productivity

• Make cardiac problems like high blood pressure worse.

• Disruption of the rest and sleep cycle, which leads to irritability

• Triggers underlying emotions like stress, anxiety or anger issues

• Hinder or disrupt social engagements

How can someone protect themselves against noise?

• Use soft noise instead of harsh or loud ones to incorporate into your daily life as entertainment, a study focus, and a sleep aid.

• Regulate the volume and hours spent on television and any sound system.

• Any sound and lighting equipment should be of good quality.

• Prevent or reduce noise by using noise-canceling/blocking headsets and closing any openings like windows, curtains, and gadgets not in use.

• Make use of anti-blue light and anti-glare eyeglasses to avoid being affected by light.

• Stay away from loud events that are non-constructive and not beneficial.

• Participate in controlled interactions where human chatter is logical and bearable.