@MerlinJStar@weirder.earth I can super relate to "kinda dumb but mostly cheerful" brain state.

If I can, I just don't push through tough brain days. I do easier stuff and take more breaks, instead. Sometimes, if I have energy for the harder stuff near the end of my work time, I do it then. If my world is making working hard, I like figuring out what my actual time tables for finishing stuff are, and being extra gentle on myself when I can. Stressing about not working wears me down a lot, so I try to avoid it.

If it's feasible for you, you might like to go for a chill little adventure for an hour or two while the noises happen, and work for a bit when ya get back instead. You might have more energy than if you'd tried to push through the disruption.

I don't mean to tell ya how to live your life, though. I definitely relate to your situation... 😅