09: Tame Your Technology Experimental with Justin Wise

Distractions are everywhere.

Little interruptions - like email, Slack messages, notifications - these distractions get us out of our flow.

And brain studies show that it takes the brain 30-45 minutes to get back into the groove after a distraction.

In this episode, I'll share how you can get rid of distractions, take back your time and increase your productivity



Show notes:



[00:55] We thought we are productive


I thought I was productive until I did a time audit.
I realized that I am wasting a tremendous amount of time.
We can't get work done at work so it hounds us all the way home.


[02:05] The power of distractions


Small situations can even get you out of your groove.
Brain studies show that it takes the brain 30-45 minutes to get back into the groove after a distraction.
We need to stay in the groove because it's where we do our best work.


[03:00] How I get rid of distractions?


Put your phone into airplane mode or just turn it off.
I use Pomodoro method where I give myself 25 minutes for work and 5 minutes for break
Continuous use of Pomodoro method shows increase in productivity.


[05:37] Action step


Block of 2 hours off your calendar.
In my "smash time", I smash my task list.
Make it holy. Commit to it and get stuff done.


Resources Mentioned


It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried


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