While you wait for management to act, you can outsmart the noise. Get a white noise machine or a fan that sounds like a jet engine—but in a soothing way. I use an app that plays “rain on a tin roof,” which also covers up my occasional angry muttering.
Another trick? Move your furniture. If the noise comes from one wall, push your bed or desk away from it. It sounds ridiculous, but a few feet of air can dampen the sound wave. Also, invest in heavy curtains or a rug. They absorb echoes.
Pro tip from a pro procrastinator: Earplugs labeled “for musicians” block more noise without making you feel like you’re underwater. Also, they don’t fall out when you toss and turn. Trust me, I’ve tested twelve brands.
