White noise improves concentration, sleep

While here in Hawaiʻi we are surrounded by the ocean, many of us go to bed to the sound of noisy conversations and barking dogs. Study time can be similarly impacted by annoying sounds (hello, landscaping crew). A buffer of white noise can mask audio distractions to improve both focus and sleep. 

Digital white noise can be the soothing sound of rain, rustling leaves, or ocean waves. These neutral broadband sounds (or ‘colors’) minimize the disruptions of environmental noise. Both iPhone and Android users have access to built-in white noise features. No need for third-party apps or a nightstand device. For details, see How to Turn Your Phone into a White Noise Machine.