EPISODE · Apr 22, 2021 · 21 MIN
#023 - Dealing with distractions
from Pybites Podcast · host Julian Sequeira & Bob Belderbos
Today we tackle the ugly monster of distraction. We give you some valuable pointers that can reduce the amount of stress that distractions cause:- Work on the 80/20, the stuff that matters and have goals so you know what to aim at.- Time-box your time, including social media.- Airplane mode is your new best friend.- Watch your bio (= willpower).- Social media vicious cycle (story time!)- Go async with online reading, batch articles with Pocket.- Tab galore is bad (unclosed loops!), go minimal, less is more.- An accountability partner increases your focus and therefore reduces distractions.- Disable desktop notifications and uninstall distracting phone apps.- When you work work, when you play play (again, control your phone use).To seriously boost your productivity, gaining valuable hours back every single week, check out our dedicated course: https://pybitesproductivity.com
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Today we tackle the ugly monster of distraction. We give you some valuable pointers that can reduce the amount of stress that distractions cause:- Work on the 80/20, the stuff that matters and have goals so you know what to aim at.- Time-box your time, including social media.- Airplane mode is your new best friend.- Watch your bio (= willpower).- Social media vicious cycle (story time!)- Go async with online reading, batch articles with Pocket.- Tab galore is bad (unclosed loops!), go minimal, less is more.- An accountability partner increases your focus and therefore reduces distractions.- Disable desktop notifications and uninstall distracting phone apps.- When you work work, when you play play (again, control your phone use).To seriously boost your productivity, gaining valuable hours back every single week, check out our dedicated course: https://pybitesproductivity.com
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