Astrid N.
Well, I think that you need to do the pinafore technique and focus on one task at the time. If you stuck try
Frequently asked questions about Deep Work
How do you stay on track with exercise on the weekends when you want to sleep in?
Ethel Z.
You don’t have to exercise at the same time… I suggest you exercise in the same order of your morning routine on weekends
What you do when you catch yourself getting distracted?
Charles P.
I tell myself that it is ok that I'm getting distracted and that where my mind is going is to some place where
I have this problem of switching tasks when I have a lot of them. Say for example I start working on task 1 using deep work and I complete it. That’s when it’s so difficult for me to switch or take up a new task. I can handle task 2 when task 1 is still in progress, but when it gets completed, my mind and body goes to relaxation state automatically and I start to procrastinate. How can I stop myself from doing this?
Sylwia F.
Instead of thinking of it as each one being a single task on its own. Think of them as steps for one giant
When the alarm goes off to finish the session, I immediately become distracted again. I start diving into all new stimuli I missed out on while in deep work (like new emails, etc.). How do I keep my focus when I don’t have an app timing me?
Robert W.
I’d like to know it myself 🤔 But what i did for less interruptions, i’ve limited the amount of habits and adjusted the
Do you think it’s important to perform each step of a ritual in the order and within the time limits you have laid out for it?
Filippa G.
Depends on the situation as i use the routines not just as a way to structure my day but also like a to
Before I start working on a project, I get anxious before I’ve even begun. Do you know any tricks to stop this kind of defeatist attitude?
Emma J.
Before sleeping I creatively visualize in elaborate details my success in the project. I see myself working on coming up with solutions and
(I’m a student.) If you feel ill, how do you decide objectively whether to work or to skip the work session and take it easy? I find it easy to use a slight feeling of illness as an excuse not to work.
Marius P.
Rank it om a scale of 10. Make an agreement with yourself that if your discomfort is 7 or less, you'll go to
How do you stop yourself from feeling overwhelmed by all you need to accomplish?
David E.
You need to write it and choose one or two most important things which are most important to you in long term and
How do you deal with burnout when you can’t afford to stop working?
C Lian E.
Hey. First of all I just want to say that we are in this together ❤.
Okay so here is what I
Okay so here is what I
