distractions
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Distraction-Free Writing In Google Docs; No Add-Ons Necessary
12:30AM Jason Fitzpatrick | We’ve highlighted a variety of ways to create a distraction-free writing environment including altering Microsoft Word and running portable applications. This is much easier: open a Google Docs template and set your browser fullscreen. More »
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2:30AM Kevin Purdy | The right kind of sound can relax your mind, hone your focus, drown out distractions or get you pumped to kill your to-do list. We’ve assembled some research and free resources to help you create your own best workspace soundtrack. More »
The Best Sounds For Getting Work Done
2:30AM Kevin Purdy | The right kind of sound can relax your mind, hone your focus, drown out distractions or get you pumped to kill your to-do list. We’ve assembled some research and free resources to help you create your own best workspace soundtrack. More »
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What Music Helps You Get Things Done?
1:00AM Kevin Purdy | Music is a personal choice, but most of us can’t really sort emails to Slayer or hit tight deadlines with ambient drones. When you need to get things done, relax, or get creative, what tunes do you turn to? More »
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FocusBoosterLive Is A Simple Web-Based Break Timer
3:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Whether you need a timer to keep you on task or to remind you occasionally get off task and emerge from your office, FocusBoosterLive can help ensure the hours don’t slip away. More »
Design
An Enlightening Look At A “Hierarchy Of Digital Distractions”
12:10AM Kevin Purdy | David McCandless, crafter of the buzz vs. bulge caffeine/calories axis we dug, examined his work days and found a kind of protocol for what was likely to pull him away from actual work. It’s both smile inducing and thought provoking. More »
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Get A Minimalist Gmail With Greasemonkey
10:30PM Kevin Purdy | Take a look at Leo Babuta’s Zen Habits site, and you’ll know he’s a fan of content-focused minimalism. His Gmail web interface is likewise ultra-trim, and he details how to get there with Firefox and some Greasemonkey scripts. More »
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Use Body Language To End Conversations With Chatty Coworkers
11:30PM Jason Fitzpatrick | Talkative coworkers can be quite a distraction, not only do they not get their work done but they keep from you getting yours done too. Cut down on unproductive chatter with a simple body-language hack. More »
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Control And Cut Down On Compulsive Web Surfing
7:00AM Azadeh Ensha | For many people, the Internet’s countless web sites, viral videos and other distractions just can’t be overlooked, despite important goals to meet. To that end, WebWorkerDaily outlines some tips for getting compulsive web surfing under control. More »
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Zoning Out Is A “Crucial” Mental State, Studies Say
7:00AM Azadeh Ensha | We’ve offered tips ranging from using unplugged earphones to motivational wallpaper in an effort to help you stay better focused, but now studies suggest that it’s also “crucial” to let your mind zone out. More »
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