Since I switched to remote work, the biggest challenge hasn’t been the workload but distractions at home. My family doesn’t always understand when I need quiet time, and I end up losing focus too often. I’d love to find something that visually signals when I’m concentrating, so I don’t have to keep explaining myself.

Noise-canceling headphones help, but they’re not enough. I want something simple and visible that could show “focus mode” clearly, even from across the room, so everyone around me knows not to interrupt.

Working from home made me realize how much I needed clear signals for boundaries. At first, I tried just shutting the door, but that didn’t work for long. What helped was getting a smart orb for focus and workflow, which sits on my desk and lights up when I’m deep into work. Now, my family instantly understands I’m in focus mode, and I can work distraction-free. It feels like such a small change, but it makes a huge difference in daily productivity.