White Noise for Focus
Use white noise to mask distracting sounds and create a consistent acoustic environment. White noise contains all frequencies at equal intensity, creating a uniform sound blanket.
checklistHow to Do It
- 1Choose a white noise source (app, website, or machine)
- 2Use headphones for best effect
- 3Set volume to comfortably mask background noise
- 4Keep it running throughout your focus session
- 5Combine with a timer technique like Pomodoro
groupBest For
- checkNoisy environments
- checkOpen offices
- checkPeople sensitive to sound
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