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White noise is the art of using consistent background noise to cover up distracting sounds in an environment. White noise can be greatly beneficial when you need to focus and tune out all the noise and activity around you. It can create a more relaxed environment with greater productivity and less distraction.

Here are a five practical ways that white noise can help you.

1. For work. In most office environments, a worker loses more than two hours of work because of distractions and interruptions. The constant conversations and ringing phones can significantly lower your productivity. White noise at your desk can help you tune out these distractions. Better yet, sound masking throughout the office space can provide this benefit to the entire office.

2. For sleep. Do you ever have trouble falling (or staying) asleep because of annoying sounds? White noise covers up interruptive sound, helping you sleep through street noise, or unfamiliar hotel sounds while traveling. The result is a better night's sleep at home or on the road.

3. For kids. Sound machines can work wonders with kid's sensitive sleep schedules. Maybe your children are sharing a room for the first time, or you want them to easily sleep through the noise of your dinner party. White noise can ensure good, uninterrupted sleep for your little ones, which means better sleep for you, too.

4. For relaxation. When you come home from work and are ready to relax, the last thing you want to hear is the neighbor's dog barking or cars honking on the street. Use white noise to block the sounds. Or better yet, use a sound machine with nature sound and relax to the sound of flowing water.

5. For tinnitus. Ringing in your ears, also known as tinnitus can be very distracting and uncomfortable. Some sound therapies have been proven to lessen the discomfort of this condition, allowing you to relax.