Desra N.
Thank you so much for your question. I think if you’re asking this question, you’re doing something that doesn’t interest you however, ask
...How do you keep your focus on a task that’s necessary but boring?
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Frequently asked questions about Deep Work
How do you block distraction if you work in an open space and people around you are loud or don’t care about interrupting you?
Madalina I.
I noticed that i can concentrate better by using youtube mixtapes with piano sounds or bossa nova music. So whenever i want to
...What can I do to get back into my deep work if I get stuck?
Casara P.
For me, « getting stuck » comes from getting overwhelmed by the task ahead of me, even a small aspect of it. I
...How do you keep other people in your household from interrupting you when you’re trying to do Deep Work or to meditate?
Christa N.
Communication is key. A butterfly on my door means I meditate. We have an open door policy at our house. If the door
...What is the best time of day to enter into Deep Work?
Kim P.
Depends on your routine. Deep work is the time when you’re not hungry, you’re not sleepy, you’re fed just enough, everyone around you
...How do you define or identify a deep work task?
Debra J.
I think any task can be a deep work task. I describe deep work as work on a task where I give the
...How do you minimize phone distractions when your phone is needed for deep work. Ex: a lot of the programs I use require dual factor authentication to log in which requires a verification text be sent to my phone. They routinely time out after 20 minutes or so of not being in use and require me to log in again. Then I end up down a rabbit hole of checking stuff on my phone
Duane W.
I totally hear you. I am the same way. The only thing I have been trying is to allow myself to go down
...How many hours a day you consider a good day of work ?
Genesis C.
If you are talking about actually focused time (as with deep work), then I think 5-6 hours is a very good day. In
...I’m starting to get in the groove of things again when it comes to finding what will be a work/life balance? What have been your most successful ways to truly developing a Deep Work habit?
Rebecca P.
I find it greatly beneficial to have my deep work sessions right after my morning routine, even if I have had to adjust
...How can I know that I am fully concentrating?
Olivia J.
I know I’m fully engrossed in a project when I lose track of time. It does take practice and a conscious decision to
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