7 tips to destroy your distractions and get into deep work:
For some people (like myself) multitasking is an effective way to get work done.
But for others, it’s a nightmare for their focus.
The following tips are for those who have trouble with multitasking.
Do these and you’ll get 6 hours of work done in 2…
But for others, it’s a nightmare for their focus.
The following tips are for those who have trouble with multitasking.
Do these and you’ll get 6 hours of work done in 2…
Switching from task to task can kill your productivity.
1 task = 100% focus.
2 tasks = 80% focus.
3 tasks = 60% focus.
Studies show that the average person spends 3 minutes on any given task.
Why is this bad?
1 task = 100% focus.
2 tasks = 80% focus.
3 tasks = 60% focus.
Studies show that the average person spends 3 minutes on any given task.
Why is this bad?
You only have so much focus.
And each time you switch tasks, you eat up mental energy.
For example:
Doing 3 tasks separately may take 1 hour total.
But multitasking those same 3 tasks can take 2 hours total.
So, here are 5 ways to prevent distractions and get into deep work:
And each time you switch tasks, you eat up mental energy.
For example:
Doing 3 tasks separately may take 1 hour total.
But multitasking those same 3 tasks can take 2 hours total.
So, here are 5 ways to prevent distractions and get into deep work:
Time Block.
Time blocking = Scheduling your day into chunks of time.
During that time, you focus on 1 task and nothing else.
This ensures you give maximum focus and get maximum results.
Time blocking = Scheduling your day into chunks of time.
During that time, you focus on 1 task and nothing else.
This ensures you give maximum focus and get maximum results.
Create themed days.
Your brain works best when it focuses on 1 thing at a time.
By having themed days, you’ll avoid multitasking.
Example:
Days for analytical tasks:
• Editing
• Coding
• Accounting
Days for creative tasks:
• Writing
• Sketching
• Idea generation
Your brain works best when it focuses on 1 thing at a time.
By having themed days, you’ll avoid multitasking.
Example:
Days for analytical tasks:
• Editing
• Coding
• Accounting
Days for creative tasks:
• Writing
• Sketching
• Idea generation
Adopt helpful habits.
Here are a few habits that’ll help you focus:
• Staying hydrated
• Removing distractions
• Taking walks on breaks
• Using timers while you work
• Saying “no” to non-priorities
Small habits with big results.
Here are a few habits that’ll help you focus:
• Staying hydrated
• Removing distractions
• Taking walks on breaks
• Using timers while you work
• Saying “no” to non-priorities
Small habits with big results.
Create rituals.
Switching between tasks kills your focus.
Here’s how to avoid it:
• Batch similar tasks together
• Build systems for repeated tasks
• Know which tasks to prioritize daily
Let’s take it a step further…
Switching between tasks kills your focus.
Here’s how to avoid it:
• Batch similar tasks together
• Build systems for repeated tasks
• Know which tasks to prioritize daily
Let’s take it a step further…
Rituals are repeated behaviors.
These signal when it’s time to switch tasks.
This could be multiple things, like:
• Taking a walk outside
• Putting on your glasses
• Listening to certain music
The action doesn’t matter, what it symbolizes does.
These signal when it’s time to switch tasks.
This could be multiple things, like:
• Taking a walk outside
• Putting on your glasses
• Listening to certain music
The action doesn’t matter, what it symbolizes does.
Associate rituals with actions.
• Talking a walk could signal it’s time to take calls.
• Putting on your glasses could signal it’s time to relax.
• Listening to certain music could signal it’s time to write.
This will prime your brain to get in the zone.
• Talking a walk could signal it’s time to take calls.
• Putting on your glasses could signal it’s time to relax.
• Listening to certain music could signal it’s time to write.
This will prime your brain to get in the zone.
Relax.
Deep work is mentally draining.
It’s crucial that you take time to recharge.
Do something you enjoy:
• Watch Netflix
• Play video games
• Hang out with friends
Relax at the end of the day.
Your focus will recharge and you’ll be more productive the next day.
Deep work is mentally draining.
It’s crucial that you take time to recharge.
Do something you enjoy:
• Watch Netflix
• Play video games
• Hang out with friends
Relax at the end of the day.
Your focus will recharge and you’ll be more productive the next day.
Prepare for the next day.
At night, take 10 minutes to review your day
• Prepare your clothes and work gear
• Review how your day went
• Set tasks for tomorrow
These 10 minutes will build massive momentum for the next day.
At night, take 10 minutes to review your day
• Prepare your clothes and work gear
• Review how your day went
• Set tasks for tomorrow
These 10 minutes will build massive momentum for the next day.
7 tips to destroy your distractions and get into deep work:
1. Stop multitasking
2. Time block
3. Use themed days
4. Adopt helpful habits
5. Create rituals
6. Relax
7. Prepare for the next day
1. Stop multitasking
2. Time block
3. Use themed days
4. Adopt helpful habits
5. Create rituals
6. Relax
7. Prepare for the next day
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