Ask HN: Besides coffee, what could help me focus when I need to work?

Re:Ask HN: Besides coffee, what could help me focus when I n... by facorreia on Tuesday January 13, 2015 @12:43PM (#8881328)

Some days I find that music helps me focus. I think instrumental music is good for this. Or even just white noise e.g. rain.

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Re:Ask HN: Besides coffee, what could help me focus when I n... by cluelessfellow on Wednesday January 14, 2015 @03:46PM (#8888900)

I came here to suggest (white|pink|brown) noise. http://simplynoise.com/ is a great source.

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Re:Ask HN: Besides coffee, what could help me focus when I n... by xor-xor on Wednesday January 14, 2015 @04:17PM (#8889136)

I use this one-liner:

  play -c 2 -n synth pinknoise band -n 2500 4000 reverb 20

Works like a charm - when I'm working, reading or just trying to get a quick nap in some noisy (sic!) environment.

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Re:Ask HN: Besides coffee, what could help me focus when I n... by wikwocket on Tuesday January 13, 2015 @04:09PM (#8882600)

Absolutely. It's good to have an "in the zone" playlist of your favorite music. Preferably energetic songs that you can enjoy and yet tune out, so you can focus on the tasks at hand.

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