Efficiency and Distractions While Freelancing, Working from Home

 Those of us who are self-employed and work from home face a myriad of distractions that can easily inhibit our productivity.   But the reality is that most of us don’t want to work in a silent room like a robot either.  Here are the things I am doing lately that I think are beneficial vs those that I know have a negative impact:

Positive While Working 

 -music

-podcasts

-wildlife cams.  For example,  I recently discovered these bald eagle cams (https://www.birdadvisors.com/live-eagle-cams/) and found them much less distracting to have on in the background than tv or movies

Negative While Working

-scrolling social media without a purpose

-cable programming, movies, sports

-television news

-repeatedly checking any investments you have, unless you are a day trader