Been struggling to focus while studying, coffee shop background noise + pomodoro timer actually helped me a ton
For a while I couldn't sit still and study without music, but music itself became distracting (kept catching myself listening to lyrics instead of working lol).
Someone recommended trying ambient background noise instead, turns out coffee shop sounds work way better for me than white noise. Something about having a little "life" in the background without actual music keeps my brain engaged just enough without pulling focus away.
Combined it with the pomodoro method (25 min work / 5 min break) and honestly got more done in 2 hours than I usually do in a full afternoon.
Made a 2-hour version for myself to loop while studying, sharing in case it helps anyone else who struggles with focus: [link]
Anyone else use ambient sound instead of music when studying? Curious what works for others.