[simonhfrost]

Identify all the elements that sap your attention and either have a way to prepare beforehand or a strategy to avoid them.

Example: I make sure to choose music beforehand so I don't have to choose something adhoc, and put my phone away to minimise social media distractions.

[hollerith]

My version of that is to turn off my internet connection, by unplugging the modem. (After I plug it back in, it takes about 5 minutes for the internet to come back up.)

[aupra]

5 mins!? Why would it take so long? This is 10 years ago but my DSL (telephone) and then cable internet connection would not take more than 60 seconds. Now it's less than 30 seconds.

[hollerith]

I don't know. The duration varies, but averages about 5 min.