Are you focussed at work?

Question

How do you stay focussed at work? 
Naturally? Earphones on? Sprints and breaks? Continuously multitask?

Recently I started timing myself. For example - 45 minutes to finish one task, 5 minute break, 45 minutes on another task, etc.

WJ · Accepted Answer

@justana  "If I'm stuck on a task atm - abandon it and do 1-2 cycles of something else until inspiration comes back" - thanks for the tip. :)

Mahak from Outgrow · Answer

Always earphones on as I need my zone to work and yes I also take breaks while doing work but most of the time I don't know I feel overwhelmed as if I am not doing anything on the day as everything seems pending.

Daniel Po · Answer

@jaskiran_kaur oh yeah i see what you mean. i really like working from home because its so convenient and no commuting and stress, but the socialising part definitely is missed.

WJ · Answer

@mahak @daniel_pt "breaking down my day by time and tasks" 👍
I'm learning it. I definitely prefer to focus on one thing for a longer time. Then I feel like I've made progress.

Daniel Po · Answer

@mahak Oh yeah I can definitely understand what you mean, and it honestly sounds a lot like imposter syndrome :-) I think that's another reason I like breaking down my day by time and tasks, so that as it goes by I can see what I have done and what's next, by priority

WJ · Answer

@mahak  "I feel overwhelmed as if I am not doing anything on the day as everything seems pending." - same here sometimes.

Daniel Po · Answer

@jaskiran_kaur and that doesn't happen to you in the office? interesting!

Daniel Po · Answer

@maxwellcdavis I relate.

Daniel Po · Answer

@arm_aaup2 I have a friend who does the exact same! :-) I tried it for a while myself but it didnt make a big difference for me, so I changed to 45/5 min sprints

Miriam Barchilon · Answer

Earphones make me get in the zone and forget everything surrounding me. Obviously don't play something distracting ;)

Maxwell Davis · Answer

Not really - I like new shiny things!

Armen Tadevosyan · Answer

When I work, I turn off notifications, also focusing on my work and goal. I relax when I tire.

Jaskiran Kaur · Answer

Yes, I am focused at work. Sometimes I even forgot to eat food while working from home. 
I will definitely try your method, it sounds good to me.

Ana · Answer

- Headphones in
- Nothing on my desk but laptop, wireless charge station, hand cream and a mug
- 50/10 or 25/5 cycles, depending on the task volume (tracking via my Galaxy Watch)
- If I'm stuck on a task atm - abandon it and do 1-2 cycles of something else until inspiration comes back

That's the setup keeping me focused right now. Tends to change every couple months or so.

Are you focussed at work?

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