The music really does help. Probably in part because of the actual music I choose, but in part from the creation of a consistent atmosphere for certain tasks. Location helps too, as does time of day. We love sameness. I think I'll try an experiment with scent as well.
Aroma seems to be a powerful memory trigger and mood enhancer.
I could get candles or something to use when I do different thing. It might be hard to pick the scents though. I hate that song. There aren't a lot of bugs where I live. But since there are so few bugs, people don't often put screens on their windows so what bugs there are can fly right in.