I've found being around others helps tremendously compared with working solo. I believe there have been academic studies into this as well. Being around other p

I've found being around others helps tremendously compared with working solo. I believe there have been academic studies into this as well. Being around other people who are "productive" (whether they really are or not) helps my mindset. I would study in the quiet chunks of the library with other people around me, particularly leading up to big exams.