Using Collaboration Projects and Pages
Summary: 
A workspace without the Tasks Panel is a clean way to work if you're style is self-directed. It's relatively 'distraction free'.
To Create a Distraction Free Workspace:
Clear filters in all the panelsOpen the following Panels, and close the others:
People,Channels,Activity Stream,Programs, and Projects
You should see all Programs you have permissions to see, plus all active projects, and all active deliverables.
Double-Click on Projects or Deliverables to open a Profile Page.
Select the Subtasks (Tasks) Tab.
Tip: "I really like this as my default workspace. If I have something to do I just add it as a deliverable, open it's profile page, maximize it, and start making a task list. And when it's out of sight, it's out of mind."-cd