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  • Mastering focus amid daily distractions?

    Distractions are everywhere. Share your strategies for maintaining laser focus during your workday!

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    AndrΓ© J
    πŸ‘‰ Blackout curtains πŸ‘ˆ
    Rihab Zaidi
    - Put away my phone ( sometimes my colleagues get annoyed because of this as they never reach me lol but they can if they call me on Slack) - Block focus time slots ( I use the FlowFinitee app for this, I block focus slots and it's put immediately on my calendar and I can track how time I end up spending and on which apps, self-awareness is the first time to optimize) - Resist FOMO ( I don't have to answer every email or message I get at once, in fact, I turn off notifications to stay focused) - Share my calendar with my team ( so they have visibility of my schedule and know when I am focused to avoid distractions and postpone it to later) - Prioritizing my work!
    Roland Marlow
    Setting timers, time blocking, and phone in DND.
    Molly Roberts
    Scheduling my day! 100%. Calendars aren't just for meetings. I like to put the task I will work on at a certain time. Got to write a case study? Great, it's on my calendar for an hour at 10am. Planning the weekly social media? It's in for 4pm.
    Jamie L
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    AI Desk by Collov AI
    I prioritize my tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix, Bren, and use a Pomodoro timer to work in short, focused bursts. Also, turning off notifications during these sprints is a game-changer for maintaining deep focus.
    Rose Brown
    Lately, I've been practicing the "two-minute rule" – if a task takes less than two minutes to complete, I do it immediately to prevent it from becoming a distraction later on.
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    Unofficial Product Hunt Chrome Plugin
    If you're a dev, look up "hill chart", a progress tracking tool invented by Basecamp. I use it to help me stay on top of deadlines. It changes how I prioritize pieces of work.
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    Cameron Scully
    Following everything in my todoist in order + listening to chill music like lofi helps keep me focused. If I have full clarity on exactly what i'm doing for the day then I don't get distracted
    Anjali N
    Normally, I wait to charge my phone till the first of the day, which works out well for me. I keep my phone for charge and work from a different room until my battery is 100%. I make an effort to incorporate these tiny things into my routine, and I set up a to-do list and work schedule on my calendar to assist me remember what needs to get done and when.
    Karan Arora
    Uninstall Twitter on mobile
    Matej Cabadaj
    I usually keep my phone somewhere away, making it harder to reach it. Then a few must haves: 🎧 - noise canceling headphones β˜•οΈ - good coffee 🎢 - music (either completely calm or super upbeat, depending on the tasks)
    Roger Mendoza
    Stop checking PH every 2 mins. lol πŸ˜‚ - I have to almost put my phone in a safe. I use micro-tasks to get things done. I write out everything I need to do and pick 3 things a day that are priority. Make a schedule for your personal time..then put in work time in the areas available that are free. That way you put familia first. Hope everything helps a bit.
    Murat ⚑
    The best way to make sure you accomplish your goals is to see them often Write your long term and daily goals on the lock screen of your phone. On a post-it and stick it on your screen. On the mirror of your bathroom. On the fridge. On a daily note you read everyday. ps: if you have vision pro, I guess you can create a giant banner...
    Marcelo Andrade Perino
    I keep classical music playing in the background - focus and calm in the workspace!
    Marvin MΓ€ndle
    Banning the phone from the desk and set a timer of 90 minutes deep work is my productivity lifehack. After every 90 minutes I do a break of 15 minutes.
    Marvin MΓ€ndle
    @hasan_py it depends on how many meetings I have. Most of the days I do it 2-3 times a day. I also have read some information about other lifehacks: 52 minutes of work followed by a 17 minutes break and 25 minutes followed by a 5 minutes break. If you are interested in this topic, I can recommend the book "power of full engagement" - James Loehr and Tony Schwartz
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    Marvin MΓ€ndle
    @hasan_py maybe try two "extra breaks" during the day. At 10AM and 3 PM you can go for a little walk for 15 minutes. Just try some new things and I am sure that you can find your own perfect rhythm for full engagement πŸ™Œ btw I use a timer at my desk not on my phone, it's kind of extra motivation.
    Kailash
    Focus better by pick your top 3 tasks each day and ignore distractions. Say no to multitask and put your phone away.