5 Most Common Obstacles to Deep Work And Tips On How To Solve Them
Distractions from electronic devices
Put Your Phone & Computer on focus mode during deep work sessions so you don't get notifications.
Use Opal application to further block distracting apps and websites so you can mainly focus on what you have to do.
Your phone must be out of your sight during deep work.
Many people find that using their phone in greyscale mode makes them less likely to spend a lot of time on it.
Lack of time management skills
Use Google Calendar to block time for your deep work sessions beforehand. I suggest taking 20 minutes each Sunday to plan the upcoming week.
By using Google Calendar, you will also know how and on what you are spending your time, so it will help you say no to distractions and time-wasting events.
Unsupportive work environment
If there is too much noise around, you can't focus. That's a fact, and you don't need to combat it or try to force yourself to focus. Instead:
Find a quiet and distraction-free place. Try Libraries (they're game-changing) and coffee shops, where people go to read books or study. There are a lot of them.
Try Noise-canceling headphones (I Didn't like them after a certain time. It gives me a headache). But it might work for you.
Listening to Focus music or white noise can also help.
Procrastination
Use the five-minute rule to beat procrastination:
The trick is to commit to spending just five minutes on whatever task you're avoiding, and then you're free to stop if you want. Most often, the hardest part is starting.
Multitasking habits
Foucs on one task at a time; otherwise, you are overwhelming yourself and not progressing.
Multitasking is the primary cause of distraction, reduced productivity, and anxiety, which also leads to procrastination.
