| Some of the tools which have helped me rediscover my focus and discipline: * Use the CLI for everything - reduce the amount of time you have a browser open * An egg timer - use this every time a tedious task needs completing * A dumb phone - small and minimal functionality, easy to forget about * A watch - stop using your phone for checking the time * Cook your own food - excellent use of time * Exercise - no headphones, a gym provides background music and enough human contact to keep boredom at bay * Long-form media - books, films, music * Return to things you know you like - 'it is better to know one book intimately than to have read one hundred' |
This requires more diligence, but can't you create the experience you want on a smart phone (no social media, disable all notifications, etc.) without giving up utilities that provide actual value, such as GPS / navigation?
> Exercise - no headphones, a gym provides background music and enough human contact to keep boredom at bay
Interesting. I feel like I am more distracted and unfocused when I listen to the gym's music (sometimes their music just doesn't match the intensity of the workout) or when I socialize between workouts.