[BadiPod]

I find that routine helps quite a bit. Also sitting time limits on what you're working on.

I've read a lot of books on productivity, the one that has stuck with me is called "The 4 Hour Workweek" by Timothy Ferriss. If you haven't read it, read it now.

[techiferous]

Can you elaborate on how setting time limits helps?

[BadiPod]

You say, I'm only going to work on this for 3 hours, then I'm done, and you don't allow yourself a second more. If I don't finish, tough luck, try harder next time. It forces you to focus on the essentials.

[away]

Setting time limits also forces a faster pace. When there are no time limits, a person can keep filling up time with work subconsciously.