Here are a few tidbits of advice when it comes to blocking out environmental noise: You need to give your brain time to get used to the new sound. Starting at a low volume and only going up in volume once you no longer consciously perceive the noise is a good way of becoming used to using this technique.
- Beware of headphone volume
Obviously constantly listening to a barrage of loud noise is not generally a good idea as you might hurt your hearing. This effect is amplified by the use of headphones.
If environmental noise is a big issue for you, you might want to invest in a pair of "isolating earphones". Most people find "white" noise to be annoying and it takes a lot of getting used to. "Pink" noise is preferred by many people and "Brown" noise also seems easier to get used to it. Experiment!
- Use background noise only when you have to
There is little point in training yourself to ignore white noise if you have a quiet workplace or do not find the noise around you distracting.
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