Soren E.
It’s like meditation: if you get distracted accept it and bring your attention back to the task at hand… Over the long run
...How do you stay on task?
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Frequently asked questions about Deep Work
What strategies do you use to keep yourself from getting distracted during your work sessions?
Arianna U.
I eliminate distractions, so the only thing left to do is work. My phone still can be an issue and I need to
...What do you do if you’re interrupted? Restart?
Erwan F.
Where I can I remove likely interruptions and chunk my work to allow for natural breaks BUT if I do get disrupted I
...What apps or tools do you use to block the notifications distractions during your Deep Work?
Alex P.
I don’t. I simply mute the sounds for notifications, all of them during a certain timeframe. Only the alarm sound system stays on.
...I work in retail. I have anything but a regular schedule. Trying to build routines that can’t be routine by a clock is tough. Help?
Douglas Z.
Instead of looking at your routine as needing to be driven by a clock, think of your toutine as your to-do list. Foucs
...How do you motivate yourself to take on tasks you’re dreading?
Johan Z.
I try to think about the benefits or rewards I’ll be getting for concluding them and how they can help me accomplish the
...Do you have any tricks to don’t forger the pomodoro time tracking? I use to do one or two pomodoros and then focus that much that I simply forget about the pomodoro timer.
Leon U.
Well, maybe the pomodoro technique isn’t for you. If you can concentrate that much without any problem and still feel with energy, it’s
...How they can work without interrupt give me clue please
Danny U.
I use Do Not Disturb and Airplane Mode on my iPhone because my main distractions are social media. I’m working on redoing my
...What happens when your task takes longer than 20 minutes?
Maricilda O.
If it’s only going to take 5 or so minutes longer I’ll extend my session and take a break after, otherwise I’ll still
...Sometimes I get anxious when starting a deep work session. I put too much pressure and I got blocked without doing anything. Any suggestions to enjoy the session?
Abbie X.
I like to put on some music that I find energizing, but which doesn’t have words in any language I speak that could
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