Focus Hacks
Quick, humane tweaks that clear cognitive friction and help you drop into deep work.
Quick wins
Two minute rule
If a task takes under two minutes, do it now to prevent mental clutter. Batch a few to build momentum.
Single tab rule
Keep one work tab and one reference tab. Everything else goes to a “later” list you review after the block.
Task framing
Start blocks with a sentence: “In the next 25 minutes, I will complete X and leave Y as a note.”
Friction removal
Silence notifications, set phone face down in another room, and clear your immediate desk surface.
Pomodoro timer
25 minutes focus, 5 minutes break. Repeat 3–4 times.
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Distraction log
Name the distraction to defuse it. Capture, then return to the task.
Environment checklist
- Remove phone from desk
- Close chat apps for 25 minutes
- One line task statement written
- Noise level set headphones or quiet