• Option click in the top right corner of the screen to enable do not disturb. • use Spaces and put all the chattery apps in one Space (right click in Dock > o

• Option click in the top right corner of the screen to enable do not disturb. • use Spaces and put all the chattery apps in one Space (right click in Dock > only this space) • Hide the Dock • Set cmd-lower right corner of screen (in screensaver prefs) to turn off screen, so you can easily create a void when you need to think • Turn off all extra toolbars in programs, reduce visual clutter as much as possible • Hide Desktop icons (simple Terminal command, Google it) • Use Sticky Notes App to jot down quick thoughts — you can get in and out instantly • Launch apps w/ Spotlight (cmd space) so you don't see cluttered Dock or Launchpad or Apps folder • Solid color dark gray desktop so it's not a distraction • Mute the computer • Accessibility > display > reduce transparency makes the system more bland • prefs > general set graphite accent color