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How do you deal with distractions while working from home?

Honestly, the distractions around the house are my biggest nightmare while working from home. Even though I am a remote worker, I try to go out and work in coffee shops, and libraries as much as possible so that I am much more disciplined. What about you?
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Aurelie Giard-Jacquet
I start my day with a list of things I must do. As soon as they're done, I take time for something nice like booking a trip, shopping, or simply walking outside.
Anna Chen
These are some of the most useful things I've done working from home. Set boundaries: Set boundaries with family and friends to let them know when you are working and when you are available. Use noise-canceling headphones: Use noise-canceling headphones to help block out any distracting noises.
Amitay Gilboa
Working from libary/coffee shop, otherwise I just cant focus…
Mateo Caño
@amitay_gilboa_design what happens to me is that there are no libraries I can work, and coffee shops are too noisy to focus. Have you tried coworkings before?
Harshvardhan Mishra
Setting up boundaries with your loved one, and asking for time for focussed work. Also brain.fm has been working great to keep me focussed lately.
Dineshan
Private room and music
Sercan
It's really hard to avoid distractions especially if you have 2 cats and dogs at home :) However, mostly metal music handle the things on my side! :)
Nicholas Sokol
Very difficult and something I have been working on improving recently as well. Here is what I found has worked well: 1. Focus mode on devices during work hours. 2. For spouses, partners, or pets, either make it clear you are working and give them something else to do or ask them to work with you during those hours. 3. Hide remotes, games, and tools. 4. Have calendar reminders set on your phone and dedicate that time to working on a particular subject. 5. Make tasks small enough that you can accomplish them in a reasonable amount of time.
Saelbi
I always have headphones on and listen to soothing noises or music that helps me to focus and concentrate.
R. S. Mills
I like it!
Kornel Grunwald
1. Going out. 2. Use headphones. 3. Talk with family to set expectations. But... The biggest gamechanger is: choose one place for one form of activity. Do not play games and do productive stuff at the same desk - as you are doomed to fail in the latter!