How to Deal With Auditory Distractions

If you work in a cubicle try to use ear plugs or other things that might drown out some of the sound. If it is visual distractions do simple math what can you do to subtract the amount of visual distractions on your desk. Take notes while reading so it's called active reading if you're reading something that you can write in the margins I would write two words or let's see what else comes to mind if you have to read and listen to an audio format.