It’s pretty easy for me to get distracted by stuff around me. I have really good hearing so I over hear everything. Wearing headphones helps a little, but most of the music I like (heavy metal, some rap, etc) doesn’t exactly promote productivity. I like house & dance, but have trouble finding really good stuff. Trance is great too but same problem. So if cranking up the volume on my Zune isn’t the answer what is? Ear Plugs!
Same ear plugs I wear while riding work. The only problem is that people have trouble getting my attention. Actually, that is a feature not a bug.
If you have the same problem give it a try. Lowes and most home improvement places sell them. A big box with 100 costs about $10 and will last you forever if you take care of them.