I always focus on one task at a time with notifications and distracting websites/apps blocked. I made this tool to automate this process. Also, I plan my day ahead and try to keep to the plan as much as I can, so I do most of the things that I planned. Still looking for better ways to focus and finding the best ratio between focus and leisure time.
My iPhone allows me only 15 minutes of social networks and I limit my information sources to a few group chats and developer communities. Adding additional friction (i.e. not having dev.to bookmark and putting the app on the third screen on iOS) helps to use media less :)
Personally I have tried a lot things, and they help, but it still feels like a never ending battle.
What works best for you? Would like to learn your tricks :)
One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.
I always focus on one task at a time with notifications and distracting websites/apps blocked. I made this tool to automate this process. Also, I plan my day ahead and try to keep to the plan as much as I can, so I do most of the things that I planned. Still looking for better ways to focus and finding the best ratio between focus and leisure time.
My iPhone allows me only 15 minutes of social networks and I limit my information sources to a few group chats and developer communities. Adding additional friction (i.e. not having dev.to bookmark and putting the app on the third screen on iOS) helps to use media less :)
What works best for you? Would like to learn your tricks :)
I don't actually manage to avoid distractions.
But I got better at getting back on track.
I ask all the time: why is thing important?
When I feel overwhelmed, I write down a list of projects to avoid doing now so that I can focus on a realistic set of next tasks.
I make a BaseCamp or Trello board to have an overview of what I could do. Seeing it all at once helps me prioritize.
Doing meditation helps a lot. I use calm.com/
Walking outside is also great.
I avoid social media.
I wish I would avoid news, but I read too much of it.
On my smartphone I use a minimalist launcher
I write a blog post here to be inspired by what others are doing :)