Try Some Background Music

Try Some Background Music

After you have been so careful to limit physical distractions, this one might seem like it shouldn’t work. Isn’t listening to music a distraction? Of course, for some people, it can be a significant distraction. If that describes you, then skip this one. But research has shown that playing music in the background, primarily instrumental music, can help focus the thoughts.

Do you already know you are one of those rare people distracted by even instrumental music? Consider playing some white noise instead. If you choose to put on some background music, be sure that it is something you enjoy listening to; otherwise, it is unlikely to help. So, yes, you are still allowed to get annoyed when the guy next door starts blaring his music while you are trying to work.