I also find that some low background noise helps. I'm using myNoise [0], but there are many such apps. Pick whatever works for you. In my experience, the main

I also find that some low background noise helps. I'm using myNoise [0], but there are many such apps. Pick whatever works for you. In my experience, the main way it helps is by preparing me for other disturbances (sounds). I think that we're processing sound in a relative way, so if you have silence and all of a sudden there's noise, it will demand attention. By having something in background, I reduce the difference between the current level and the distraction. The trick is to find the sweet spot. Too loud and it'll be distracting, and in fact even too low is distracting for me, because I attempt to focus on it too much. Also, nature sounds do seem to have a calming effect, regardless. [0]: https://mynoise.net https://mynoise.net