20 PUT LIFE ON MUTE

Environmental noise is more than just an irritation. People frequently exposed to loud noises have higher markers of heart disease, reports the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Not to mention the fact that regular distractions are a leading cause of workplace stress.

Fortunately, noise-cancelling technology has finally caught up with its promises, letting you Zen out, whether you are working from home or living at work.

Sony WH-1000XM4 £350 sony.co.uk