Why is it that I work better and am more cheerful while I work if I'm by myself?

Why is it that I work better and am more cheerful while I work if I'm by myself?
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You laid it out yourself: you had no interruptions. When we are with others or subject to phone calls, emails, etc. we can’t focus.
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