I mostly rely on music, but sometimes It's a show or a video game let's play I put as a background. It just gamifies the experience and works really well for me (It distracts to check out what's happening there from time to time, but it's ok if you're doing something creative). Very curious about your hacks!
I've invested a good amount for a setup at home, which was aimed to increase productivity. But the same morning routine of waking up - coffee- straight to the desk had made me a little less productive. I currently stay in Bangalore India, and have really good WeWork spaces here, since the past four weeks I've started going twice a week. Definitely helped move things faster. Any other ideas as to how anyone else might have increased their productivity w/ still staying at home? or not.
I believe that it's important to remember that we only have 24 hours in a day, and essential to use this time wisely by planning and organizing our activities. What are you doing to plan your day? Do you use any tool or follow specific methodologies?
This year I am committing to better-protecting blocks of focused work time, which in the past have been chipped away by meetings. How do you balance maker time with important meetings and conversations?