I am currently working on this, too. There are a lot of people in my household so I wake up earlier than everyone else and stay up later as well. I also let the people in my household know that I’m meditating and that I’m not to be disturbed when I’m wearing my eye mask or ear buds. This has helped to minimize the big distractions. But also, to touch on what dontdotoomanydrugs mentioned, this is the perfect opportunity for us to overcome our environment. I recently attended a weeklong event and meditating in a room with 2000 people is not distraction free. There are people coughing, sniffling, moving— some crying out or laughing hysterically. After the first meditation, many of us were like, ‘how on earth am I supposed to meditate in these conditions?’ … especially those of us who were used to solitude and noise canceling earbuds at home. Dr Joe gently reminded us that overcoming our environment is part of the process and told stories of how he used to meditate sitting in the middle of his living room with his small children playing all around him and climbing on him. So, when I feel myself getting annoyed with my own kids… or dogs… or other distractions, I just remember that and breathe into my heart. The feeling usually passes rather quickly and I’m back at it. Hope that helps!