The benefits of background noise, or how to work with the singing of birds

You're familiar with the technique of Pomodoro? Her idea is to divide the work into intervals of 25 minutes. Supporters Pomodoro using only mechanical timers that are sure to tick. In the age of smartphones and mp3-players it seems silly, but the effect is. Ticking timer creates a monotonous background noise, which contributes to the creative mood. Why is this happening and where to choose the appropriate noise - this will be discussed in this article.

Not so long ago we wrote about the selection of music for. Unfortunately, I have never been able to concentrate on the task at music. I use this background noise. For example, now I have a ticking kitchen timer. It launched the first Pomodoro. You're familiar with the technique of Pomodoro? Her idea is to divide the work into intervals of 25 minutes. Supporters Pomodoro using only mechanical timers that are sure to tick. In the age of smartphones and mp3-players it seems silly, but the effect is. Ticking timer creates a monotonous background noise, which contributes to the creative mood. Why is this happening and where to choose an appropriate background noise - this will be discussed in this article.

A bit of science

We tend to think that silence is best suited for mental activity. But this is not the case. Scientists from the University of Chicago during the their research We found that the average noise level improves creative thinking process. Think about it, the average noise is best for creative work than silence or loud noise. It is important that the noise was monotonous.

Most comfortable conditions are by no means the most productive.

Perhaps you have already guessed. For example, an employee who has decided to work in the cafe, but not in the office, kills two birds with one stone. Firstly, it removes the distraction as colleagues, and secondly, uses a uniform noise cafe.

where to listen

If you want to experiment with the background noise, then I recommend to pay attention to one of the services listed below. Each of them has its own app for iOS. With each of these sites, I experimented for a couple of days. Here is their description in the order of my personal liking.

noisli.com

On the site noisli.com you can choose as background noise one of the sounds:

• rain;
• thunderstorm;
• wind;
• Birdsong;
• falling leaves;
• stream;
• sea;
• water;
• fire;
• a cafe;
• Railway;
• fan;
• White noise;
• pink noise;
• brown noise.

Optionally, you can mix multiple sounds together. Possibility mp3 download is missing. All sounds are included with the help of icons, with the volume of each regulated separately. On the right side there is an icon off on / off background noise and a button for text. You can directly in the browser under the background noise that any type and download the resulting text.

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Noisli

Developer: Noisli Ltd

Price: 149 rubles

simplynoise.com

Second-line generator - it simplynoise.com. He reminded me strongly RainyCafe, A review of which was already on Layfhakere. The site has two generators: the first creates a synthetic noise, and the second simulates the sound of rain. It is worth noting that the human ear is most pleasing to these types of synthetic noise as:

• White noise;
• pink noise;
• brown noise.

They can be defined mathematically, but better listen to them yourself.

The site has some interesting things simplynoise.com - timer and volume swings. The timer can be used for technology Pomodoro, and the use of volume fluctuations for synthetic noise makes it more natural.

mynoise.net

The last of the generators in this review - it mynoise.net. The idea is excellent, turned a sound generator. You can make the most noise, which is like, and even download it. Only here the design disappoint - too tricky left. It is best site for creating background noise for meditation, but not to focus on work. Too easy to get carried away with the game settings. But who knows, maybe this option is suitable you best.

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myNoise

Developer: myNoise BVBA

Price: Free

results

In this diversity of options for creating background noise does not end there. There are many applications for mobile phones, there are selections of mp3-files with a ready sound. Experiment and remember that sooner or later, your brain gets used to any background. As a result, the concentration will decrease and creativity. In this case, change the background to something new. I've been like a mixture of birdsong, wind and rivers. And what do you choose?