I'm easily distracted by the Internet while I write, but I don't want to shut it off altogether. Please help me cobble together a solution.
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posted by catlet
on Nov 16, 2012 -
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What are some good podcasts I can half pay attention to while working? While I love This American Life, The Moth, Story Collider and Radiolab, if I listen to them (or anything else with a storyline) while working, I lose the thread and can't concentrate on either the work or the podcast. A few that do work well for me: Savage Love, Jordan Jesse Go, WTF (to a lesser extent). Any suggestions?
posted by The Dutchman
on Sep 11, 2012 -
39 answers
Please suggest, preferably with specific links, images that are metaphors for birth to be used for focusing on and creating visualizations during labor.
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posted by Xalf
on Feb 7, 2012 -
29 answers
How can I motivate myself to work? What did you do to help kick yourself in the posterior and get going? Special snowflake details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 31, 2012 -
12 answers
How can I stop being so freaking miserable in school? I hate school so much, and I have no idea how to stop being so depressed about it all the time.
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posted by sizzil34
on Jan 30, 2012 -
38 answers
Last week we found out that my mother has breast cancer. This isn't her first battle against cancer as she had colon cancer six years ago, and so far mom is being very matter of fact and strong. She is going in for surgery to remove it tomorrow and then will start the whole radiation/chemo regiment in the new year. Any good last minute, easy to find, supplimentary gift ideas for her?
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posted by gwenlister
on Dec 20, 2011 -
19 answers
Hello,
Is it possible to lock an application open? Say I wanted to use Focuswriter (or some other text editor) for one hour without being able to access anything else (like an internet browser) or shutdown, is there any way to do that on Windows or Linux?
posted by cimuir
on Dec 1, 2011 -
7 answers
How do I distract my kitten when she refuses to stop trying to catch the reflections of light off of computer screens and ipads?
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posted by ChuraChura
on Oct 7, 2011 -
9 answers
How important is context to getting work done? What are effective ways to manipulate context to get more done?
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posted by parudox
on Sep 24, 2011 -
11 answers
Ideas for keeping a 13-year old girl occupied / distracted while in a lot of pain during a 2 week hospital stay?
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posted by valleys
on Sep 8, 2011 -
38 answers
Is there a program that will let me keep a bunch of windows open but pushed out of sight, so I can work with a relatively blank taskbar but not have to re-open everything when I'm done working?
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posted by threeants
on Aug 24, 2011 -
8 answers
How to concentrate on a research-driven book project when the subject matter is periodically changing / being updated by other writers?
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posted by taramosalata
on Apr 22, 2011 -
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My current job dilemma: ADHD, no normal way to distract myself at work during downtime, need something to keep me focused so that I don't space out and my brain disengages. What can I do?
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posted by lizarrd
on Jun 4, 2010 -
33 answers
Is there a Mac app/Firefox plugin that lets you set a period of time, say 10 minutes, during which the computer is locked down and the only thing you can do is read the one webpage that you specify? No switching programs, no clicking on links, nothing else.
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posted by ben5757
on Apr 26, 2010 -
7 answers
How Do I Gym? So, I got a few free months at a local gym and I'm making myself go three times a week but I'm having a few issues relating to concentration and mood.
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posted by The Whelk
on Apr 17, 2010 -
26 answers
I'm starting to exercise some control over my time. Help me make this work.
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posted by parudox
on Mar 13, 2010 -
6 answers
Writing business reports is a lot more stressful for me than it should be. Please help me get the words out the door.
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posted by scruss
on Feb 10, 2010 -
10 answers
Help me figure out how to get up and to work on time while getting the timing right for my ADD medication and balancing other responsibilities.
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posted by ocherdraco
on Jan 8, 2010 -
42 answers
I'm methodically working through an action plan towards more fulfilling work. However, a shiny new path has unexpectedly opened up and I'm not sure if it's an opportunity or just a distraction. What to do?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 8, 2009 -
6 answers
How do I deal with a coworker (and potential friend) who is distracting me at work?
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posted by Buttons
on Aug 5, 2009 -
12 answers
I got laid off two months ago and haven't been working. I have several creative projects I'd like to work on, as well as look for a new job.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 20, 2009 -
10 answers
Does loud, distinctly heard cheering (not general crowd roar) "work"? Is it at least benign?
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posted by BaxterG4
on Aug 9, 2008 -
23 answers
Procrastinators: Is your PDA/smartphone a net negative or a net positive from a productivity standpoint?
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posted by fermion
on Dec 4, 2007 -
12 answers
I am looking for a small device that I can either wear or carry in my pocket that will beep, ring, and/or vibrate at a pre-set interval. (I'm thinking every 15 minutes.) I am an easily distracted individual, and I think that this would help me focus on what I should be doing at the moment.
posted by qvtqht
on Jan 10, 2007 -
13 answers
I like to walk when I think, but this activity frequently leads to distractions. What to do?
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posted by sid
on Jan 4, 2007 -
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[AmIWeirdFilter] I can't do any serious reading or writing without background noise. Am I weird?
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posted by k8t
on Dec 5, 2006 -
12 answers
Mac-Distraction-Filter: I need to write using my mac but I am endlessly distracted by the internets and email.
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posted by captainscared
on Nov 27, 2005 -
21 answers
I feel like my brain has stopped working and I'd like to get it fixed. A whole hell of a lot more inside.
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posted by bondcliff
on Dec 1, 2004 -
47 answers
I'm looking for advice on a computer game that would allow me to put work aside, and give my brain a break.
A few things to note:
-I freelance illustrate. So the only boss I have to worry about is me
-I exclusively use a laptop that can only run 3d games at low settings (but it works!)
-FPS games give me motion sickness
-Sim games are fun, but sometimes the micromanagent and replay value is low.
-RTS games are great, but replay value is a must if I'm going to sink 50 dollars into it.
-MMPORGs: I love them, but i don't love the tedious time you have to sink into them to level up.
-Are gameboys a way to go instead?
Any suggestions?
posted by Hands of Manos
on Nov 24, 2004 -
47 answers
I can go all day without smoking a cigarette if my mind is on something else, but when I have them I go through half a pack to three quarters of a pack a day. Is this normal? I know that some people lack a way to properly break down nicotine in their bodies, requiring less smoking per day. Does this have something to do with it?
posted by Keyser Soze
on Jun 20, 2004 -
24 answers
Aside from putting every site I tend to spend too much time on (including this one, shortly) into my hosts file pointing to 127.0.0.1, what are some other good tips on how to stay focused on your work and not get distracted?
posted by Space Coyote
on Jan 2, 2004 -
10 answers
