As an alternative to ear plugs, perhaps also consider noise _replacement_ instead (eg. vs. noise _elimination).
I use an app that plays various rain sounds. I have it linked to speakers via Bluetooth (and I have a 3.5mm headphone-jack-type extension audio cable that I've run to my bedside table as an option, if I'm feeling picky about the sound quality of my rain ).
It's very relaxing, and blocks most outdoor sounds. I live in NZ, and the houses here are usually pretty thin-walled and consequently offer almost no sound deadening. This mostly-fixes/avoids that.
Perhaps you don't like rain, and so different sounds might be appropriate... I don't like anything else really apart from maybe low volume white noise, but that's me... but yeah, regardless of which sounds you pick, the general approach is worth trying!
I always just used a box fan, but the apps are a good idea.
Re:The Busy Person’s Lies
by lacampbell on Thursday December 01, 2016 @09:06PM
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Yes, using ear plugs more consistently would likely help improve quality. Housing quality where I live (NZ) is
abysmal, and you hear all outside noises very clearly. It's half between living in a well built house and living in a tent.
Would you recommend Sleep Cycle the most? Do they require the phone physically on your bed or nearby?
After an update about a year ago, it only requires being nearby (nightstand works for me) and uses sound to do the sensing.
Cool, I'll give it a try tonight!
Now I can get by comfortably with 6-7 hours of sleep.
Apps can also wake you up at the right time, as opposed to during deep sleep. That makes it easier to wake up as well.