Most "distracting" sites I can block by an entry in my etc/hosts file (Mac OSX 10.8.2). e.g.:
127.0.0.1 plus.google.com
But this method doesn't seem to be able to block gmail.
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posted by tomargue
on May 16, 2013 -
5 answers
So, I'm starting out on meditation, but finding it near impossible to stay focused for more than a few seconds. Any tips for not thinking about cheese et al for a while?
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posted by Wordshore
on Jan 29, 2013 -
24 answers
I am in the last two weeks of writing my master's thesis and I was wondering what herbs or supplements others have found useful for writing. Focus is part of it, but I also need to
produce and get in the flow, so to speak. It comes sometimes, but I can never force those really productive moments. I have a cupboard full of various herbs, but no time to experiment. Wondering what has worked for other, including combinations.
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posted by cejl
on Feb 17, 2012 -
17 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 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
I need to work my butt off, burn the candle at both ends, turn on the afterburners, etc etc. I can work just fine, but I don't know how to be that guy who puts in 16 hour days and sleeps on a cot in his office. How do I become that guy?
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posted by tempythethird
on Aug 21, 2011 -
35 answers
Are there any ENFPs (Myers-Briggs Type) medical doctors out there with advice on how to get through all of the mundane, logical coursework that prerequisites and medical school classes entail?
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posted by sunnychef88
on Aug 16, 2011 -
10 answers
I recently finished a very rigorous school year. For the last month I was in class/lab/doing homework around 12-16 hours a day 7 days a week. I am looking for tips, anecdotes or exercises for keeping up a similar, though less crazy level of productivity now that I am not racing against the hard deadlines (homework and projects, tests, etc.)?
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posted by mungaman
on Jun 20, 2011 -
2 answers
I had something traumatic happen a little over a week ago. I need my brain back. When do I start to worry and what do I do?
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posted by slow graffiti
on May 1, 2011 -
17 answers
What would happen if you practiced focusing your vision in and out? Would you strain your eyes?
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posted by bleary
on Nov 23, 2010 -
8 answers
I'm teaching a college course where I have to lecture to a full class, yet use portions of the class time to work with smaller groups while some people sit around, waiting. How do I not waste their time, or make them feel disengaged from the course?
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posted by SNWidget
on Sep 1, 2010 -
8 answers
I'm trying to find part number(s) to repair a sideswiped passenger side mirror on a 2009 Ford Focus.
Most of the mirror is intact, so I'd like to replace only the piece that clips the mirror into the holder cavity. If this isn't possible, I'll grudgingly pony up for the whole mirror assembly.
Bonus question: is there a place to buy the part in Orlando, FL before Sunday?
Thanks!
posted by jlabrash
on Dec 10, 2009 -
9 answers
OSX troubles - whenever I open or switch applications, all other open application windows disappear. How do I fix this?
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posted by djgh
on Dec 25, 2007 -
9 answers
