How do I deal with constantly seeing cause and effect in work when it becomes a distraction?
Well, focus on the distraction.
When you feel distracted, focus on that state of distraction.
This is called jnana.
This is why we talk about what we call the upakilesas, vipassana upakilesas.
They are the defilements of insight.
So they're good things, but they distract you from the practice.
When they distract you, you should focus on the distractions.
Distracted, distracted, or overwhelmed, overwhelmed, or knowing, knowing, or thinking, thinking, or so on.
And as best you can, then come back again to your ordinary meditation practice.