Can You Concentrate With Noise?

[Mudora]

It all depends on what I'm doing and what the noise is. For instance, when reading a book I hate having any sort of background noise, yet I can listen to music while studying or focusing on homework. I sometimes find that listening to music makes me more productive while trying to complete a task.

 

[Blackkirby]

I do best when a constant sound is going on like a heater or a generator i cant fall asleeo without noise i need something.

 

[Vanessa28]

It depends on what noise. And how deeply concentrated I am. Normally it doesn't bug me but sometimes even the ticking of the clock bugs me

 

[43ForceGems]

Depends on the kind of noise... If my little brother's like playing video games and being stupid while I'm trying to write an essay, it can be pretty hard to focus... But if there's just like white noise, sometimes I can bypass it. But usually if I really need to concentrate, I prefer silence

 

[Shroom]

If it's a loud and sporadic noise, then probably not in most situations.

On the other hand, I almost need music when I study or do any form of school work. It actually helps me do my work in more productive ways I feel.

 

[Farore's Chosen]

background noise or music yes, in your face loud, obnoxious or too many people talking to me noise, no. my brain gets all foggy and I get all distracted and irritated

 

[misskitten]

Depends on what it is. If I'm reading, I have a harder time blocking out sound than when I do other things, but if I have to, I can. I prefer quiet for whenever I read. If I do other things, then I actually prefer multitasking.

 

[Terminus]

I always have music up, so that generlly doesnt faze me (if I enjoy it). If it's chaotic noise, like a crowded room and I'm working on video editing, I can't and I usually quit due to frustration.

 

[octorok74]

Yep. It's not that dificult for me. I'm used to noise what with growing up with three younger brothers and a yelly mother.

 

[Sydney]

No, I really can't. If it's a very small amount of noise, then maybe, but I can't listen to any background noise while concentrating on something. For example, I can't read and listen to music at the same time, because then my eyes will follow the words but will absorb nothing. I can, however, draw and listen to music at the same time. Completing tasks that require a decent amount of attention will gain my absolute focus, and any type of noise that interferes with that will be one of the worst distractions ever.

 

[Mellow Ezlo]

Only if said noise is music. If it's anything but that, no. Music actually helps me concentrate.

 

[Ventus]

I can't concentrate with the noise. It is quite an annoying sound to come into my years when I am concentrating on a task that needs to be done. A buzzing of a fly, the stabbing of a mosquito, or even my own thoughts battling inside my three heads for supremacy....nothing is good if it is distracting from the task at hand. For that reason, I suggest everyone committ ot a round of meditation. This will allow one to clear there thoughts int heir brains, and thus allow for agreater piece of mind and eventually a pathway through which one can concentrate without paying any attention to the distracting noises of yonder souls.s

 

[Curmudgeon]

i have to read and write in essential silence. Most other things I can do with a pretty high level of ambient noise, though it's very hard if someone is talking to me and i'm expected to listen to them.

 

[Batman]

Music and smooth ambient noise actually help me concentrate. Loud clamor and chaotic sounds however really distract me.