Psychologies

FOCUS AND PRODUCTIVITY HEROES

REMOVE DISTRACTIONS

 Switch off to get switched on, with these clever bits of kit

Kvicksund memo board, £15, ikea.com

Clutter in the form of notes, papers and other useful but unattractive bits and bobs can be a distraction in your workspace, and a clear desk has been proven to help you focus better. Keep the important things close to hand with this clever organiser; hang it within arm’s reach but out of your eyeline to minimise distraction.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, £259, sony.co.uk ,

Noise cancelling headphones work in two ways: one, they stop surrounding chatter when you’re working, and, secondly, they’re the next best thing to a ‘Do not disturb’ sign stuck to your forehead! This pair from Sony has been listed by tech experts as the best

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