Head Space

Calm productivity for academics

Tag: distraction

  • We move from one interruption to the next

    Most days, most of the time, most academics are bouncing around from one interruption to the next. We’re losing our ability to focus attention for extended periods on the work that matters. You need to protect time for focused, uninterrupted periods of focus.

  • Device ‘notifications’ are really ‘interruptions’

    Instead of trying to manage “notifications”, the better approach is to manage “interruptions”. Start by taking an audit of the notifications on your devices and ruthlessly eliminate anything that isn’t essential. Then be intentional about setting boundaries around when and how you’ll allow your focus to be interrupted.