Do You F*cking Mind? Brain Fact: Changing your surroundings to improve your focus
Dec 9, 2025
Discover how changing your work environment can supercharge your focus and productivity! Switching up locations boosts alertness and combats the comfort-induced distractions of familiar spaces. Alexis highlights the best stimulating spots, like cafes and libraries, for creative flow. She shares her timed work sessions and a morning routine that powers her afternoons, all aimed at maximizing creativity. Plus, learn why lighting can make or break your focus, and get inspired to find your perfect workspace!
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New Places Boost Focus
- Changing your work location boosts alertness and funnels attention into the task.
- That subtle rise in alertness improves focus, memory, and creative flow.
Familiarity Dulls Attention
- Overfamiliar environments dull your senses and invite easy distractions.
- New or changing environments trigger alertness that counteracts that dulled state.
Choose Balanced Public Spaces
- Try working in cafés, libraries, or lively public spaces that have movement but not loud distractions.
- Avoid environments that are either too familiar or too overstimulating like a pub with a game on TV.