1. I use a hosts file to block sites like hackernews, tech crunch
2. I set objectives the night before for the following day. I identify 3-5 things that I'll accomplish the following day and then I focus on doing those things.
3. I work in pomodoro sprints - 25 minute bursts of focus.
4. I keep a notepad next to my computer so when I'm working in a sprint and I have one of those "oooh, I should check that out!" thoughts, I can write it down, close the loop, and get back to what I'm working on.
5. I take breaks. When I find myself getting distracted, I take a walk around the office / outside.
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1. I use a hosts file to block sites like hackernews, tech crunch
2. I set objectives the night before for the following day. I identify 3-5 things that I'll accomplish the following day and then I focus on doing those things.
3. I work in pomodoro sprints - 25 minute bursts of focus.
4. I keep a notepad next to my computer so when I'm working in a sprint and I have one of those "oooh, I should check that out!" thoughts, I can write it down, close the loop, and get back to what I'm working on.
5. I take breaks. When I find myself getting distracted, I take a walk around the office / outside.
Great. I think #2 though deceivingly simlple, works like a charm.