How to Sleep Without Noise

Finding methods of sleeping without ambient noise waking you can be difficult. Especially if you travel frequently, it may seem as though getting an effective rest is impossible. Fortunately, with a bit of ingenuity, you can find methods for sleeping without any noise waking you. Whether traveling by plane, train or automobile, or simply living in a noisy space, there are solutions. You may have to experiment with a few different methods to find the proper one.

Things You'll Need

• Ear plugs
• Noise canceling headphones
• White noise machine

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Instructions

• 1

  Insert ear plugs into your ears. Different varieties are available, but silicone ear plugs tend to work best. If going on a long trip, try to find reusable ear plugs. Also, if you tend to move a lot in your sleep, try placing medical tape on the outside of your ears.

• 2

  Purchase noise canceling headphones. These work best while sleeping sitting up, when on an airplane or in a car. Switch headphones on when you are ready to fall asleep.

• 3

  Play a white noise machine. SimplyNoise offers free online white noise access. White noise machines filter out ambient noise, making it possible to sleep with less interruption.