Friedemann U.
I have a list of items that take 15-20 minutes to do—just long enough that I wouldn’t want to do them incidentally, but
Frequently asked questions about Deep Work
How do you switch your brain off from constantly self-distracting?
Noham O.
Regular meditation helped me figure out what distraction felt like isolated from external forms of distraction like social media. Practicing the skill of
How do you choose what to do during deep work every day?
Brian T.
I update and prioritize my to-do list daily, first thing when I start my work day. Then I simply pick the most important
Do you do this every day? I set it for 3 days a week as days with many meetings can make it much harder to concentrate.
Rosane Q.
The task you do should only benefit you and not cause any trouble in your daily routine. Doing a task for everyday of
How should I spend my break time during work?
M Lody Y.
Relax and either put your feet in a foot bath or even taking a warm bath 🛁 with Epsom salt or taking
What kind of environment do you prefer to work in? A noisy one? Quiet?
Lorraine Z.
I like a little bit of noise, but not anything too loud. White, variant noise is best for me, like in a cafeteria
What is your favourite music to do focused work to?
Diana X.
I do my focus work in silence as music distracts me, but choose what works for you. Maybe something without lyrics is easier
Can fun be considered deep work?
Herbert O.
Yes, I suppose, as long as you are focusing on it and avoiding distractions. Like if you find painting fun, then just paint
If you are a supervisor, how do you handle your team members’ questions and needs during deep work sessions?
Torben X.
If you have been chosen for this job, so you're qualified for this position.
Put yourself in their shoes. And know that they
Put yourself in their shoes. And know that they
How do you cope with working in an open concept work environment with lots of distractions and interruptions? I find myself setting one most important task and being interrupted for the entire day and the task doesn’t get done.
Hanna C.
We changed to open concept about 8 months ago. I hate it. As you said there are more interruptions and noise. When I’m
