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𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 because you 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 for 10 hours straight? I used to blame myself for this. Turns out doing so was the only "loser" thing. Our brains are no machines, they don't function equally 24/7. Here's what you need to know about deep work so that you can plan your tasks accordingly: 1) Pick your “Superpower Hour”: Your inner clock - the circadian rhythm - has favorite moments for deep work. Try these slots: → 30 min after waking up → 2-4 hours after waking up → 10-12 hours after waking up (I am absolutely useless after 8pm, by the way. Is that just me? 😅) 2) Treat focus like an athlete: The deep work paradox is the idea that the more skilled you are at focusing, the fewer deep work sessions you can do each day. This is because the intensity of the work scales directly with the amount of time you need to rest after that work. Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman recommends doing only two, maybe three sessions of deep work per day. 3) 90 minutes are ideal: Our brains and bodies operate on 90-minute cycles, so setting a timer for 90 minutes and dropping into focused work during that time can be effective. It's important to accept that the first 5-10 minutes of this 90-minute period is a transition period, and occasional lapses in focus are normal. Needless to say, when your focus drifts away, news and social media are welcoming you with their hands wide open. Let Lemio help you manage distractions on autopilot so that you can re-focus quicker: https://lnkd.in/exghhU5r

Reducing your screen time does NOT matter. It's about controlling it. And the harsh truth is: many "busy" people don't. 🚨 High-performer alert: The urge to respond fast is killing deep work. Slow down to win. Anyone out here know that feeling? Your phone buzzes, Slack pings, inbox lights up. "I need to stay on top of my inbox", you think. But every "quick reply" is a tiny focus thief. Each context switch drains your brain, making deep work almost impossible. Suddenly, you’re not building, you’re buffering. Why do we do this? Turns out, our brains love novelty. Every new message, every fresh newsfeed, gives us a little dopamine hit. Feels good, right? But too many hits and you’re stuck in a loop - scroll, click, reply, repeat. Ambitious people (hi founder friends 👋) are even more at risk. Responsiveness = status. But it comes at a high cost. I had to learn it the hard way: → The more I react, the less I create. → The more I check, the less I finish. → The faster I go, the more I lose clarity. Want to break the cycle? Try these 3 steps: 1. Take real breaks (yes, offline). Breaks are not the enemy. They boost output, not slow it down. Creativity needs space. 2. Set “access windows.” Schedule times for news, email, LinkedIn. Make hard blocking your default for the rest of the day, not the exception. (Needless to say, try Lemio, link in comments) 3. Use the “grandparent rule.” Check info apps 2-3 times a day, not 57. Nobody ever opened a newspaper every 5 minutes. (Imagine your Grandma doing that 😂) So why do you check your favorite news app in between ALL your work meetings and tasks? Slowing down is not lazy. It’s how you win the long game. What’s your biggest challenge with slowing down? #screentime #focus

𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀. They don't work because every day is different. Sometimes you need more time than you thought, sometimes you need less. That's why you ignore your own rules and just click away the "Your time is over" pop-up. But your phone settings actually offer a variety of free superpowers to prevent distractions. Here are my top 4: 1️⃣ Replace notifications with badges 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗧 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. This means guaranteed FOMO. Instead: banners/lockscreen notifications off, badges ON for messages. → Result: No more “phantom buzz,” no more panic-checking 19 apps. Setup guide: see video 2️⃣ Turn off Raise-to-Wake Your phone lights up every time you pick it up by default. → This is “autopilot mode” for distraction. → Turn off Raise-to-Wake + Tap-to-Wake. → Pro tip: Add a lock screen photo that reminds you of your big goals (I use a vision board, works wonders!). 3️⃣ Automatic red light filter at bedtime Blue light keeps you scrolling (and awake). → Set a red filter 1 hour before bed. → Now your phone screams “GO TO SLEEP” instead of “MORE NETFLIX.” Setup: Quick search for “Color Filters” in your settings. 4️⃣ Screen time widget → Add a screen time widget to your home page. → Every time you open a “problematic” app, you’ll see your usage in real time. → Awareness = power. Make sure the widget is placed at the bottom below your distracting apps so that you can't ignore it. Try these out and let me know which hack worked best for you. -- PS: The better alternative to screen time limits are schedules. They give you control over your day and screen time. Get Lemio 🍋 to see how they work: https://lnkd.in/dmfBP5f8 Want more hacks and setup guides -> link in bio 😎