Sort of wish I could work from home distraction free with a typewriter on my kitchen table though, instead having to be constantly be distracted by slack, zoom, email etc.
'79 seems like a much simpler time.
2) Turn off desktop notifications
3) Set timer
4) enjoy working in peace
5) timer goes off, check feeds for updates
Repeat Steps 3, 4, 5. for timer length suggestions see: pomodoro
1) Mute phone
2) Turn off desktop notifications
4) enjoy working in peace
5) check notifications when you like
7) Live a happier and less stressful life.
Edit:// to be fair I have downtime notifications on priority. Everything else is not time critical
Sorry, I don't buy in the fetishisation of that and being instantly available.
If someone needs to get in touch with me, then they will.
Also, we created a scenario where they literally cannot get in touch with you even if they need you.. are you expecting an emergency carrier pigeon?