Chapter 3
Focus
“We shape our dwellings, and afterwards our dwellings shape us.”
– Winston Churchill
Designated focus zone
Create a physical or virtual space where you exclusively engage in deep tasks.
Environmental cues remind your brain it’s time for sustained attention.
Noise management
For some, background music aids focus; for others, total silence is best.
Experiment—noise-cancelling headphones, instrumental playlists, or quiet rooms—to discover your optimal soundscape.
Stimulus control
According to behavioral science, removing temptations and visual triggers curtails impulsive distractions.
Log out of social media or place your phone out of sight for deeper work.
Accountability partnerships
Pair up with a colleague or friend to share goals and timelines.
Reporting progress fosters commitment, reinforcing your intention to stay focused.
Scheduled distraction time
Rather than fighting every impulse, designate breaks for checking messages or browsing.
This channels distractions into defined windows, protecting periods of concentration.
Feel free to share with your colleagues
Give feedback, ask questions or request new resources
