Well, good question, for me is to know what I am going to face. If you get other answers I would like to know, I need more motivation on this part
I prep all the stuff I will need for the session so I don’t have to get up halfway through. I make sure to have water and snacks. Also I listen to a playlist on spotify for concentration
What I am working towards is something I’m very passionate about and enjoy doing. As an artist it brings me great joy to learn new techniques or have an amazing new piece complete. What are you deeply passionate about? What activities or result could easily put you in a good mood? Once you have these it’s so much easier to focus and work deeply. I don’t think I could do this challenge just for the sake of it. Hope that helps!
I have a todo list notebook that I adore. I often find it easier to get work done in my deep work session if I write down what I need to do the day before, so that day when I do deep work I know exactly what to do and not have to worry. I also make sure I’m not hungry during my deep work session so I can get work done!
I feel great after giving all of my attention to 1 thing and completing it with no distractions. I also do it first thing in the morning, before I check my phone, turn on the tv, etc. It’s a great way to start the day!!!
I haven’t been preparing. Once the alarm rings for the deep work session I just stop everything else and focus on that task I want to accomplish at that particular time. If I’m at work, I choose a difficult task that requires focus. If I’m at home I get some of the chores that I don’t like to do much done.
First I make sure the area I’m going to be spending my work time is neat and tidy. If I don’t do that I will be very anxious and easily distracted. Then I really have to organize my most important tasks I’d like to work on during my deep work session. I’ll list my tasks according to difficulty and effort. I tend to work on the easiest task first and start the most difficult second. I will finish my time with the secondary task last.
Since I’m still at university I need to be quite organised about this. I just set myself time when will I start and get going :)
Knowing WHY you want to do something, WHEN it is required by and Prioritizing it over all other tasks provide a good platform to engage in deep work session. Often, if I don’t feel motivated or a sense of urgency to get something done, I find it very easy to let myself get distracted by anything and everything.
To not getting lost in schedule, and to focusing on what I really want in life, I start the deep work session. Wish I could really make it be done daily. :)
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