Why am I always the last person to hear to good news... Now when we are almost back to the normal routines, I have found a bit difficult to focus on my own work. Of course supervising and discussing with team members is a big part of my work, but I mean the writing and reading that I need to do constantly between each and every talk and chat. And the days that I am working at the university, there can be a lot of background noise from corridor conversations etc. I like to listen music, but it is impossible for me to listen for the radio (advertisements annoys me) or my favorite music (I start to sing or dance). So I need something else. This week I participated to a training called "How to manage yourself in your work, focusing on without interruptions" and I've got a best tip ever, thank to Samuel and Tarja, the co-participants, try alpha waves. I, of course, with a little bit sceptical attitude tried, and less than 1 min I was in other place. Even though the TV that was on on the next room, I didn't notice it anymore. And now I now what is the music what they play in spas and massages! 😀
I do understand that this does not work for everyone, and I already fear that what if I get adapted and it won't work for me anymore... But then, I will try something else, perhaps ocean waves or rainforest, as long as it is not microwaves! LOL! 😂 Anyway, the best way to avoid the disturbance is to continue with the hybrid model, which I have decided to do, 1-2 days per week working at home makes miracles! And still I will be available for my team members most of the week. All the other interruptive things I already have pretty well handle, like notifications etc. I can easily work hours without reading any emails... 😁
And just to comment, breathing exercises won't help me at all, it makes me even more anxious!
