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Which methods do you employ to maintain focus throughout your day?
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Liza Kosh
I starts my day with :
Begin each day by outlining your goals and tasks.
Breaking down larger tasks into smaller, manageable parts can make them less overwhelming.
Designate specific periods of time during the day as "focus hours."
Set up your workspace in a way that minimizes distractions and promotes concentration.
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- It starts the day before. You should prioritize the tasks that you want to do the next day
- Wake up early and do the most important thing as soon as possible
- Maintain the focus by using 50-10 Pomodoro. Full focus, full rest.
It works wonders for me. What do you think?
@olearningcurve agreed with the first 2 points.
If you are really in the zone, 50-10 pomodoro could be breaking focus, at least for me.
Instead, I track the time I am actually working down to the minute (started doing this in 2018) this way it is very clear exactly how much work I want to get done for the rest of the day.
@bryanmcanulty That's true. However, Pomodoro turns out to be helpful on rough days, at least for me. No free lunch :)
I've recently started recording a voice message about how it went at the end of every workday and then copying the transcribed version to my weekly notion page. Surprisingly this tiny feedback loop helps a lot to reflect on what exactly I am doing and if I'm doing the right thing fo today
@alexey_ivanovsky1 super interesting! Which tool do you use to transcribe your audio?
@alexey_ivanovsky1 I don't use Notion so not familiar if you could set this up with Notion AI, but I'd highly recommend taking that transcription, and then having a set prompt, or prompts you run against it that can help provide further analysis for you at a glance, and make comparisons over time, without you having to read through or think about the transcription too much yourself.
AI is great at rating things based on a set of guidelines. So it could even rate something like your mood/confidence over time, or the scale of your accomplishments/work completed.
@steve_lourdessamy i'm using telegram as a primary messenger and it has a pretty decent in-build audio-to-text functionality
Take short 10-15 minute breaks after every 3 hours to feel refreshed! π
- First off,Sleep is so crucial for me. I try to get at least 8-10 hours of sleep everyday, and it really helps me maintain focus throughout the rest of my day.
- I also try to go out for a walk in the mornings to get some. fresh air, and it helps me to set some clarity and focus for the rest of my day.
-Lastly, Prioritisation is key to get things done!
@aditi_rao1 10 hours??? Why do I feel like you have little more than 24 hours in your day hahahah!. I agree though. without a goodnight sleep. The next day is minimally productive.
Personally, I swear by the Pomodoro Technique! 25 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute break keeps me super productive. πͺ
Just don't overdo it. If motivation is lacking i probably need a break. If motivation is at 100% i don't really need to maintain anything, because i can't stop being productive. If motivation is low i put my phone into "F**k off" mode, close Slack, stop checking emails, take a piece of paper and write down small and achievable tasks. If motivation is at 0% i close my laptop and do something else. No point in forcing it. It's better to just relax and come back strong.
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During the day, I periodically take breaks for physical activity, for example, for an exercise bike or a walk in the forest. This helps to relax, and then continue to work effectively.
Keep a plan of the day's work in excel, usually do walks at regular intervals especially after lunch to avoid post-lunch laziness. I also like to listen to lo-fi or instrumental music if I am going for longer stretches of focussed work.
To maintain focus throughout my day, I employ methods such as setting specific goals with clear deadlines, breaking tasks into manageable chunks, using the Pomodoro Technique to establish work intervals, eliminating distractions by silencing notifications and creating a dedicated workspace, incorporating regular breaks to rest and rejuvenate, and staying hydrated and nourished with balanced meals and snacks.
Working 1 hour straight, focused and 15 minutes away from the computer.
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wake up at 5:30am, spend 1 hr on myself (meditation or workout), then start work day around 7am (before anyone else is in office). work for 2 hours. do my calls starting at 9am. starting at 11am, take intermittent breaks (usually a walk) for 15-30 mins before settling in to do more work. make sure i get enough sleep. i find that my most creative problem solving arises when i'm not actually in work mode.
To me it's not so much about what I do throughout the day but what I do when it starts. If I can do my morning routine I can stay hyper focused almost all day.
I wake up > read > journal > meditate > stretch > exercise > shower, and then I start work.
I started doing this a little over a year ago and it's been a game changer for me. It's not easy to stay consistent every single day but it's worth it π