Ask HN: How do you focus on work for long periods of time?

Re:Ask HN: How do you focus on work for long periods of time? by ppjim on Friday November 11, 2022 @12:37AM (#33557648)

So far, the solution that has worked for me has been Focusmate (https://www.focusmate.com/).

It's like Omegle for focus. Pick a time slot and pair up with someone to be accountable together.

You can get more information on how it works here https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46624137

You can also book a session with me if you like. https://www.focusmate.com/i/nLUDAIR5oh/calendar

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Re:Ask HN: How do you focus on work for long periods of time? by snthpy on Friday November 11, 2022 @12:51AM (#33557710)

I've been curious about these kinds of services for a while.

Genuine question: do you not end up just chatting with your paired partner?

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Re:Ask HN: How do you focus on work for long periods of time? by ppjim on Friday November 11, 2022 @01:17AM (#33557839)

So far it has not happened to me. You only speak before starting and at the end. During the session we both mute our microphones.

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Re:Ask HN: How do you focus on work for long periods of time? by emberfiend on Friday November 11, 2022 @09:54AM (#33561527)

It's very bad form (and against the rules) to make chat the focus. You will eventually get reported if you do it a lot. A short chat at the end is fine.

The session template is: brief greeting > outline what you're gonna do > wish the other person well > mute mics and get stuff done for the bulk of the session > end of session chime sounds > share how well you did (and here you can chat for 2-4 mins if both parties are keen)

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