Adam C.
I choose whichever task contributes to my most important life goal. For example, I’m about to finish up my Bachelors, so I generally
...How do you prioitize to choose which task to complete for your deep work session?
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Frequently asked questions about Deep Work
What helps you concentrate and not get distracted during deep work?
Ramon W.
If I close Youtube, It will be a best way. Anthr way is keep my phone silent and turn of my connection. After
...When doing deep work, sometimes the mind doesn’t want to leave that work. What are good transition methods to go about returning to and leaving deep work?
Kenneth U.
I myself don’t *entirely* share your dilemma, in that even if my mind wants to stay with deep work longer than the time
...What do you do in regards to your deep work habit on days you want to set aside for vacation?
Louisa Y.
I choose a task that is vacation related. Using my deep work habit, I immerse myself in that task (and aim to have
...Sometimes I can’t complete the deep work task as my activities change during the day, what is your approach to getting it done when this happens?
Benjamin F.
I don’t beat myself up when I do complete the whole time of my deep work. If I can manage only a short
...How do you bring yourself back when you lose focus?
Salih X.
Because I have Multiple Sclerosis, I get distracted easily if I haven’t slept well or am just having a “bad MS day.” For
...How long should I do Deep Work?
Lonnie A.
I usually do 30 minutes and then take a 10 minute break and another 30 minutes or sometimes if the thing i’m doing
...Do we need to write all the distractions or the major ones during the session? How do we prevent the same distractions from coming back?
Nelli O.
I would write down only the major distractions. There are things like thoughts that distract you when you’re working, but like clouds in
...I hate meditating… I can’t find any motivation or how to change things up! Any advice?
Cassandra O.
Why are you meditating? What do you want it to give you? I think intention helps to settle me. If I know what
...How do you maintain focus when you absolutely cannot disconnect from the internet because of the nature of your work?
Nadin E.
I try my best not to be too dependent in the internet. For example most hours of the day I have my phone
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