What is a necessary environmental modification for cultivating deep work habits?

Deep work refers to focused, uninterrupted work on cognitively demanding tasks. A necessary environmental modification for cultivating deep work habits is the creation of a distraction-free workspace. This involves minimizing or eliminating common sources of interruptions such as notifications from phones and computers, social media, email alerts, and ambient noise. Ideally, this means working in a quiet, dedicated space where interruptions are minimized. In practical terms, this can involve using noise-canceling headphones, turning off notifications, informing colleagues of your need for uninterrupted time, and finding a secluded area to work. The objective is to create an environment where the mind can focus intensely on the task at hand without being constantly pulled away by external stimuli.