3 Ways to Concentrate in Noise

2024 Author: Jason Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-19 22:11

Your neighbor loves rock music and you have to study for an exam tomorrow morning. Many people have trouble concentrating at work because of the noisy environment. There is a strong correlation between noise and stress. This article explains how to deal with noise to keep you calm and able to concentrate.

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Method 1 of 3: Dealing with a Noisy Environment

Step 1. Use earplugs or soundproof headphones

Earplugs are an inexpensive way to block out the noise around you. Although they are more expensive, it is more beneficial to use headphones as a substitute for or supplementary earplugs.

• If you're at work, socializing, or studying, don't forget to explain why you're wearing earplugs or headphones. Let those around you know that they can still talk to you. Have them tap you on the shoulder, stand aside, or try to get your attention. Make sure this method has been approved by superiors.
• Earplugs, headphones, and soundproofing are very diverse. Do a trial to choose the most appropriate device because everyone has different preferences.

Step 2. Adjust the work schedule

Pay attention to when the noise is loudest and do the easiest tasks at that time. If you're in the office, find out if you can work in the library, in another area, or in a meeting room so you can concentrate better.

If you can't work elsewhere and noise is impossible to deal with, being able to accept the situation and adapt is sometimes the best solution

Step 3. Listen to music

If you can think, concentrate, and study while listening to music, this can be very useful for reducing noise. To make it easier to concentrate, play songs without lyrics, such as classical music, instrumentals, or white noise.

• Adjust the volume. In addition to difficulty concentrating, the sound of music that is too loud will disturb co-workers.

  

• Alternatively, turn on white noise. White noise is a static sound that reduces noise and is commonly used to lull babies to sleep. If you don't like white noise, listen to pink noise, gray noise, or brown noise. You can hear it over the internet or download the app on your phone.

• Wear headphones, but don't listen to any sound. For some, wearing earplugs in silence allows them to concentrate. You can also do this way.

  

Step 4. Leave the noise to relax

Noise can trigger severe stress and have a negative impact on health. To restore your ability to concentrate, take a break by taking a leisurely walk in a quiet place or going to the restroom. Also, try to calm yourself down in the following ways:

• Sit as comfortably as possible while breathing deeply calmly and regularly. When your body is relaxed, close your eyes and focus your mind on a specific object that makes you feel calmer. Do this exercise for at least 10 minutes.

  

• Relax muscles throughout the body. After sitting comfortably, stretch the facial muscles. Make a circle with your head and rotate your shoulders. Stretch your arm and leg muscles. Rotate your wrists and feet.

  

Method 2 of 3: Adapting to the Environment

Step 1. Solve the problem

If you can't stay away from noise, such as a very loud radio at work, you may need to discuss the matter with the people involved. Feeling comfortable when doing activities at work or at school is very important. Maybe you're not the only one experiencing this problem!

• If a coworker doesn't want to turn the radio down, tell the personnel in the personnel department.
• If you have to deal with noisy neighbors, try to be calm and polite. Quarrels with neighbors can lead to bigger problems in no time.

Step 2. Arrange the room so that outside noise is not heard

Isolating the workspace is a short-term strategy. Keep windows and doors tightly closed because holes and crevices allow sound to enter the room. Do the following to reduce noise:

• Silence distracting noise using a barrier. Before going to bed, put some pillows on the wall to drown out the sound from behind the wall.
• Purchase a heat sink for windows. In addition to blocking the propagation of heat from the window, heat absorbers are useful in blocking outside noise.

• Place a rug on the floor to drown out noise from downstairs.

  

Step 3. Ask a professional builder for help

If you are an office owner, get in touch with someone who has expertise in dampening indoor sounds. Despite the high cost, this solution frees you from trouble and provides long term benefits.

• There are several ways to reduce sound in the house, for example by installing wood panels on the walls and rubber mats on the floor.
• Ask for cost proposals from several people and compare them. Don't just agree to the first proposal and try to bargain with it.

Step 4. Move to a new place

This solution may be difficult to do, but if you work at home and are very disturbed by noise, it could be the easiest option that has long-term benefits. You have to take care of your health and relieve stress.

• Make a plan to move house as well as possible. Take the time to research a few locations and find out the noise level in each area so you don't move into a house that's just as noisy! If there's a location you like, visit a few times to see if you can tolerate the noise level.
• Identify possible problems. Don't move to a location close to football stadiums, nightclubs, bars, and where students hang out.

Method 3 of 3: Maintaining Physical Health to Be Able to Concentrate

Step 1. Make sure you don't feel hungry or thirsty.

When you feel hungry or thirsty, your ability to concentrate will decrease and increase your susceptibility to external stimuli, such as noise.

• Get in the habit of eating healthy foods. High blood sugar levels have been shown to adversely affect the ability to concentrate. Nutritious eating also affects attention span.

  

• Drink water as needed. Water is very beneficial for the health of the body. Research shows that drinking water increases the brain's ability to concentrate.

Step 2. Do not consume stimulants, such as coffee, energy drinks, sugar, and tea

Although caffeine boosts energy immediately after consumption, the benefits don't last long. Consumption of caffeine can trigger adverse effects, such as headaches and difficulty concentrating.

Step 3. Get in the habit of getting a good night's sleep

Lack of sleep adversely affects your ability to concentrate and makes you more sensitive to noise. If you work in a noisy environment, you should get a good night's sleep each day.

Step 4. Set aside time to relax outside of work hours

If you are very stressed by noise, relax at home while enjoying aromatherapy or a massage. Well-being has a major impact on the ability to deal with noise.

• Exercise is a great way to relax muscles throughout the body.
• Invite friends to gather and forget about work first. Don't let the noise keep bothering you.
• Consult a doctor if you are unable to relax. Maybe you need to rest because stress and noise can make you feel tired.