here are some tips that help me stay focused. 1. Do something you love everyday and carry the good energy into rest of
...How many deep work sessions can I do in a day?
That depends on you. You don’t want to burn out or not get the hard stuff done so it depends on how you
...When you work in a field in science, such doing a PhD, how to keep focused and prevent procrastinating?
I try to "chunk" my time to focus on one task at a time. Also, as counterintuitive as I may seem, making sure
...What do you prioritize in the morning? My habits are adding up and I think I need to choose some.
I prioritize habits/activities on the impact it could bring long term/short term. Eg. Rather than fire fighting (very urgently+very important) or distractions (very
...How do you prevent distractions where you’re working?
I was unable to prevent distractions initially. After undertaking 2-3 times of deep work I was able to first build my focus.
...How do you get to your deep work session if you have meetings and other chores together with colleagues all day?
The best way is to schedule time for your deep work. Make it just as important as those meetings and gathering time with
...What can I include in my deep work apart from study and physical activity???
Creativity! Anything you plan to create. In a broader sense: anything that is a required stepping stone for the person you want to
...I need to isolate myself to be able to do deep work. It makes me seem less social and also a bit disconnected from family at times during evenings and weekends. It is hard on them, and I feel torn between work and family demands. How do you negotiate with your family to come to an understanding that you need to do this?
I would fall back on basic human condition. Being honest about the stress you feel can help clear up any possibility of your
...How do I choose what to work on when doing deep work?
In my opinion, the most important thing to do deep work on is what you truly believe in, spiritually and morally –
...Any tips for deep work? Do you have a suggested playlist or ways to help be more focused?
I don’t listen to music while I work but if I were to, I would put on music without lyrics. Only because
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