Your Phone’s Hidden Sleep Solution
How to Activate Its White Noise Feature Falling asleep is often easier said than done. While we might feel exhausted when crawling into bed, that doesn’t always translate to drifting off quickly. This frustrating problem can be due to
smartphone, you already have it! iPhone and Android users have built-in features that create white noise, so the only thing standing between you and a peaceful night’s sleep is turning it on. Here’s how.
For iPhone Users: 1. Open your Settings. 2. Tap on “Accessibility.” 3. Select “Audio/Visual.” 4. Tap on “Background Sounds.” 5. Switch the “Background Sounds” option to “On.”
many things like racing thoughts, caffeine consumption too late in the day, or nearby noises that keep us awake. If your sleeping problems result from the last item on that list, white noise can help. According to the Sleep Foundation, white noise is “a noise that contains all frequencies across the spectrum of audible sound in equal measure.” Due to its unique sound, it’s been proven to “reduce crying in infants, improve work performance, potentially counteract symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and help people sleep.” Scientists aren’t exactly sure how white noise does all of these things, but their best guess is that since it contains the sounds of all frequencies equally, it does an excellent job of masking any background noises behind it — like, for example, your neighbor’s stereo system, passing cars, or whatever else is going on around you when you’re trying to drift off. So, you’re probably wondering how or where you can acquire this magical “white noise.” You’ll be happy to learn that if you own a
6. Choose from the selections of background noises. The default sound will be “Rain,” but if you click on “Sound,”
you can select “Balanced Noise,” which is Apple’s name for white noise.
For Android Users: 1. Ask your Digital Assistant to “play white noise.” (You can do this by holding the Home button or saying, “Hey, Google” before “play white noise.”) And that’s it! If you try simple white noise and find it isn’t your thing, both iPhones and Androids have many options. If you have an iPhone, you’ll see the other options when you select “Balanced Noise,” but if you have an Android, you can ask your Assistant, “What are your ambient sound options?” Sweet dreams!
How the Wealthiest Man You Don’t Know Made His Fortune
THE PRESTIGE BRAND SUCCESS OF BERNARD ARNAULT
We live in an age where billionaires are celebrities, with Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg regularly making headlines. But the man Forbes named the wealthiest person in the world in 2023 has mostly flown under the radar. So, who is Bernard Arnault, and how did he make his money?
His next move was to acquire Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, which owned Dior’s prior perfume division. He completed a hostile takeover, which became his go-to strategy. Over the years, he continued buying struggling brands and rebuilding them into luxury goods empires. On top of his business acumen, experts have also credited Arnault with an eye for design and fresh talent. He has successfully brought new ideas into his companies and secured substantial media buzz. Expanding into Japan and China also proved wise, as Asia is now the company’s biggest market. Arnault appears equally adept at retaining his wealth. His five children have close ties to the business, and the family owns a 48% stake in LVMH, intending to maintain control for the long haul. Others note that Arnault contributes much less to charity than many other billionaires, a move that may have helped his wealth accumulate. Since the Forbes ranking, Elon Musk has reclaimed his title as the world’s richest person, but Arnault sits comfortably in second place. His large portfolio and ruthless business tactics almost guarantee he won’t be strapped for cash soon.
Today, Arnault is the CEO of French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, which owns brands like Louis Vuitton, Dom Pérignon, Tiffany & Co., and Dior. But the 74-year-old began his career in real estate when he joined his father’s successful company. He moved to the U.S. to expand his father’s empire but soon returned to France, bringing cutthroat Wall Street tactics with him.
Arnault purchased his first luxury brand, Christian Dior, in 1984 while it was struggling financially. Reports indicate he may have used millions of his father’s money to finance the deal. After the acquisition, Arnault fired over 9,000 workers and sold off most of the company’s smaller labels, retaining only Dior. These strategies quickly earned him the notorious nickname “The Terminator,” but the floundering Dior became profitable again in 1989.
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