The secrets that help me ignore you
1:05 PMIf you work in an open space, you will want to know what I'm about to tell you.
Is there too much noise?
If you need to concentrate and block the sound around you, try Noisli. The basic idea is that it provides different noise combos to stimulate the productivity or to help you relax. You can combine a lot of sounds, like birds, thunder, train, white noise. You can also set timers (remember time boxing?) and actually achieve something during that time. It helped me on numerous occasions. Give it a try, see if you like it.
Finding more privacy
If you are not comfortable talking in an online meeting while everyone else in the office can hear you, you have 2 options: 1. book a meeting room for the meeting or 2. try to find a spot in the office so that you don't see the other colleagues - or at most, see one of them. Try to be seated so that you don't constantly see people walking around. Out of sight, out of mind.
Change your "timezone"
A couple of months ago, I started coming at about 7.30 to work. By 9, when most of the people come to the office, I've already gone through the tasks of the day, ticked off some, drank some coffee and maybe also read an article. Somehow, the quiet office gives me a boost and I can achieve more, overall, during the day.
Most IT offices nowadays have flexible hours. Come earlier to work. Or leave later. It's just you and the tasks and no one can stand between you.
Have a productive day!
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