How to Concentrate While There Are Background Noises

Imagine all the wonderful things that come with working from home. You get to set your own schedule, eat meals that are homemade (if you’re gluten free, that is!) and even talk to your dog on the phone. 
Sounds great, right? That’s why I got into the home business in the first place – to escape the hectic and hectic Outside that we all live in — yes, even in our private apartments. But sometimes, it can be overwhelming due to the constant distractions around you and noisy neighbors.
Being focused at home can get difficult when you’re surrounded by noise from your neighbors or the kids playing in the yard. You simply can’t focus on work if you constantly hear noises from the neighbors! 

There are two sources of distraction in our lives. The first is background noise that interrupts us from our goals, and the second is distractions that make us aware of that noise. For many of us, our society’s background noise includes traffic, television programs, children playing in the streets, etc… While some research has shown that certain types of noise can actually increase anxiety, it still depends on the amount and volume of the noise source.
This tutorial will teach you step-by-step methods for dealing with the noise when it comes to your work environment.

Coping with a Noisy Environment

To help you fight the distractions and stay focused on your work, we’ve outlined a few methods below that should help. These methods are simple, but just as effective and we’ve tested them both on ourselves and on clients using various methods and strategies.

• Use high fidelity earplugs and noise-canceling earplugs

If you’re looking to cut down on outside noise, want to enjoy the peace and quiet that comes with your daily commute, nothing beats a good pair of high-fidelity earplugs.
Noise-canceling earplugs give you better and deeper hearing while preventing external sounds. They can also help keep you focused on your projects. They cost more than foam earplugs, but they provide a great alternative if passive noise-canceling earphones are too uncomfortable. 
Promising the best, like most earplugs, won’t get you far. To be successful in today’s noisy environment, your earplugs need to have a strong competitive edge.
Comfort is key when it comes to hearing protection. And that’s why LiveMusic has come up with the HearSafe earplug to give you a better listening experience. This is a solid earplug that has a host of features for those who want excellent sound quality without exceeding their limit. 
These innovative earplugs are specifically designed to reduce noise by 29 decibels—or 25 times quieter than conventional headgear! 
So when you work even in noisy places, these earplugs work as charm and let you focus on your projects without any distractions.  

Why HearSafe Earplugs?

HearSafe is a great solution for ear protection with a noise reduction rating of 29dB. It’s soft enough for extended wear and still works great for those quick blasts of sound. 
The Triple Flange design and the cone-shaped tip are made to create a perfect seal in your ear canal, eliminating background noise. This is a product made for urban races – speed demons, firefighters, or those who appreciate hyper-realistic noise reduction in all their surroundings.
With two sets of earplugs in one package, the White filter has a Noise Reduction Ratio (NRR) of 29 dB, and the Green filter has a Noise Reduction Ratio (NRR) of 23 dB for moderate noise isolation. This means that even with the greater concentration on music being played, the overall sound is not too much higher or too much lower than the ambient noise levels. 
The strongest point with these earmuffs is their ability to isolate noise completely from other sounds (aside from your teammates), which helps create a secure listening experience.
The noise-isolation feature on these earplugs is better than average. It provides stronger and longer-lasting protection than most other earmuffs on the market, eliminating the problem of waking up in the middle of the night with your ears ringing. 
This is particularly useful for people who commute to or live in noisy areas, such as offices or trains, or those who spend a lot of time outdoors on exercise equipment or in noisy arenas or cars. 
They’re also much better than nothing for sleep, since they can be worn over regular listening headphones, preventing any unnecessary noise during deep sleep or for the final stages of sleep.

• Arrange the room to block external sounds

In the event that you are dealing with ear-piercing noise from other people in your vicinity, the following practice might be of some help. Arrange the room to block external sounds such as traffic, traffic noise, honking horns, train or bus horns. 
Make sure that your windows and your doors are closed. Then position a piece of plywood across the table-top from where you are working so that (if traffic is an issue) you can either place the table or build a “jail”-like “blind” to block off the view of outside traffic and (if noise reduction is an issue) you can focus on your work. Now close both doors and windows behind you to minimize unnecessary sounds. 

• Get comfortable. Find your sweet spot

Everyone has favorite places they hang out, where they just focus, and where they’re happy. If you want to maximize your productivity, you need the same sweet spot. 
From my experience, I’ve found that productive spaces can make you feel energized, focused, and productive.I like to use the analogy of noise reduction systems to describe this sweet spot. 
Noise can turn your experience into a less enjoyable one — but it can also be an essential component for feeling good.

• Relax and focus

When things go wrong, there’s an increased stress level and less focus on the task at hand. When stress levels are high, you don’t perform well. When you’re avoiding what might be bothering you, it negatively impacts your performance levels. 
There is a cure to this. All you need to do is to get deeply into a state of mindful relaxation, visualizing the task you’re trying to accomplish, relaxing your body and mind, and breathing deeply. Instead of letting the worry kill you, try visualizing your task at hand. You’re only feeling so much anxiety because you’re making it worse in your head.
Between the birds chirping, the traffic roaring, and your four-year-old singing at the top of her lungs, there’s a lot of noise to stay focused on!

Turn off the noise, and turn on your groove. With HearSafe ear plugs you can focus on what is important.