As with any life situation, reacting emotionally to your sound problems can end up being costly and unproductive. We highly recommend you take a day or two to step back from your noise problems to clear your head before conquering your new project. So how can you do this?
- Consider going on a mini-vacation for a day or two. Do something relaxing or enjoyable and recharge your emotional batteries.
- Get a good night’s sleep. Use earplugs or a while nose machine if you are able to stay a home to do so. Consider staying at the house of a friend or family member for a night as well.
- Come to terms with the way you feel about the cause of the noise. If, for example, the noise is being caused by a neighbor you’ll want to put your negative feelings aside so that you can have a civil conversation with him before you take soundproofing action.
Taking the time to separate yourself from your noise problems will give you a clear mindset. You’ll be better able to attack your soundproofing project without wasting money on a hastily put together project created out of desperation!