Ellen F.
Start small. You can try concentrating on your task for 15mins,then taking a 5min break, then again 15 or 20 mins, after that
Frequently asked questions about Deep Work
How do you manage your distractions effectively when your task involves engaging with communication platforms that encourage distraction (i.e. email)
Caroline E.
I use the do not disturb mode aka “moon mode”. So i won’t get distracted by notifications banner and will be able to
How do I prioritize the task at hand for the deep work session?
Felix P.
For myself, I devoted a meditation session to self reflect, contemplate and ponder on when would be the best time to devote to
What is your hack for doing deep work, especially when you have to do a task that is least interesting.
Dolores E.
Break it up into smaller chunks and give yourself a mini reward, like a few M&Ms, each time you make it to that
How can you motivate yourself to stay in your deep work session every day, even if you have a lot other things to do besides and feel like you don’t have time for it?
Sebastian E.
When that kind of situation happens to me, I search for inspiration, I self reflect on the things I love to do and
Have you ever been in situation that you must choose to go to high school which you don’t like and you can’t understand about 6 subjects in that school , you think that, that school is not for you, you think that is hard for you and you want to go to other school but your parents are not letting you to go?
Sofia N.
I have not been in the same situation, but in similar. I enrolled to Medical Faculty because my mother wanted so. And my
As a 12 year old gotta long should I deep work for in one sitting
Capucine Q.
Being 12 year old doesn't mean you can't do deep work! It is even better to learn focusing only one thing at the
Can i know how to focus myself when carrying out the Deep Focus habit, if my daily schedule is packed and my surroundings are disturbing
Elias C.
Practice, your focus habit.
Also, learn to set your boundaries with others by practicing a prepared phrase to tell colleagues when you do
I prefer longer deep work sessions because I have read Cal Newport’s book Deep Work” . How do you customize the time and length of the deep work sessions?
Alberto F.
I’m a fan of the Pomodoro technique: 25 minutes focused work 5 minute break. Two cycles then a longer break (10-30 minutes)
Rosa
Do you try to tackle multiple small tasks or one large task during your deep work?
Malu P.
Definitely one large task, when available. It allows me to get into a flow state that often lasts beyond the “required” time. I
