Ep.33 - Deep Work: How to avoid distraction and get into a state of flow | Alicia Navarro

We talk to Alicia Navarro about the enormous benefits of Deep Work and how to achieve it. She also discusses why it's becoming increasingly hard for people to focus, sharing a number of psychological hacks to avoid distraction and get into a state of deep work and flow. Alicia Navarro is the CEO and founder of FLOWN, an online platform that supports people in accessing deep work, achieve better focus and feel good about it. She also sets Gwen and Kate a challenge to help them clear their minds in preparation for a deep work session. To find out more about Alicia and FLOWN (plus info on their 30 day free trial) go to: https://flown.com/ or https://linktr.ee/flownBooks mentioned in this episode are:- Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://www.calnewport.com/books/deep-work/- Stolen Focus, and Lost Connections, both by Johann Hari: https://johannhari.com/You might also want to check out these other Right Up My Podcast episodes that link in with the theme of Deep Work:- Forest Bathing: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/5852749-ep-3-forest-bathing- Getting Sh*t Done: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/6770008-ep-7-getting-sh-t-done- Changing Habits: https://rightupmy.buzzsprout.com/1337593/11138980-ep-31-changing-habits Find out more!For all RUMP info in one place: visit our linkt.reeGet a shout-out:Want a mention on the next RUMPette? Tell us your feedback or what you do to make yourself feel good: [email protected] RUMP: If you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe, share with your friends and leave a review. It takes less than 60 seconds and really makes a difference in helping people discover the podcast. Thank you!Join the RUMP Club! Support the team and access exclusive content from as little as £3 p/month at: Right Up My Podcast | PatreonOr, if you'd like to make a one-off donation, you can buy us a virtual coffee from Buy Me a Coffee!Be social with us:Instagram      Facebook     TikTokThank you to our team:Music – Andrew GrimesArtwork – Erica Frances GeorgeSocial Media – Kate BallsRUMPette Voiceover – Dave Jones