The biggest thing to watch is to figure out what type of background noise, if any, will work for you. This actually has two parts to it. First, you have to figure out the type of background noise that works best for you. You can try white noises or even a white noise generator such as a fan or a dryer. You can also try different types of music or the television. Second, you have to figure out the right volume. If it’s something I can use as background noise to improve my focus, it can’t be too loud. Otherwise, I can’t focus at all. It then becomes a huge distraction.

This is probably one of the hardest focus techniques to figure out because you lose a lot of time trying new sounds. If it doesn’t work for you, it doesn’t work for you. Don’t try to force it. Just move on.

Please refer to the book for more details on this activity.