“I’ve learned to motivate myself, create mini-deadlines, etc. This is a constant work in progress—I still have entire days where I don’t focus on what I should be doing—but I’ve gotten way better.”
What do you think has led to this improvement, aside from just time and practice? Favorite tips / tricks / resources?
I’m not sure I have much to add aside from things I saw in your post (e.g., morning working, and other Cal Newport-ish tricks). I’ve found these to be really great.
One thing I experimented with pre-pandemic, and am about to re-up, is canceling my WiFi. Obviously during the depth of the pandemic when I had to work full time from home I needed it, but I’m actually calling up my provider tomorrow to drop back off. I still had some data on my phone for a quick email and/or internet check , but this entirely eliminated useless scrolling, streaming, etc., at home that don’t bring me joy.
I think more people should try this -- maybe I’ll write a short post making the case for it.
EDIT: I did write that short post up, if anyone’s interested.
“I’ve learned to motivate myself, create mini-deadlines, etc. This is a constant work in progress—I still have entire days where I don’t focus on what I should be doing—but I’ve gotten way better.”
What do you think has led to this improvement, aside from just time and practice? Favorite tips / tricks / resources?
I’m not sure I have much to add aside from things I saw in your post (e.g., morning working, and other Cal Newport-ish tricks). I’ve found these to be really great.
One thing I experimented with pre-pandemic, and am about to re-up, is canceling my WiFi. Obviously during the depth of the pandemic when I had to work full time from home I needed it, but I’m actually calling up my provider tomorrow to drop back off. I still had some data on my phone for a quick email and/or internet check , but this entirely eliminated useless scrolling, streaming, etc., at home that don’t bring me joy.
I think more people should try this -- maybe I’ll write a short post making the case for it.
EDIT: I did write that short post up, if anyone’s interested.