Its not bad to spend some of your work time slacking off or recharging.
But sometimes it’s crucial that you buckle down and spend a couple of hours working without distractions.
Heres Lifehackers guide to holding your own study hall.
you’re free to show up early and stay late.
But I like toplan something for afterward, so I have a deadline for finishing my work.
Make an agendafor your work session, as you would a meeting.
List the things you hope to accomplish.
Make adoable to-do list.
Schedule out subtasks and, if possible, estimate how much time each will take.
Open up all the relevant apps and sites on your setup, and ensure each is available.
Check for any login info, written notes, and other resources youll need.
Somewhere you havent sat down to work, and then not worked.
Choose a spot wherepeople are watching.
Personally, I can work more productively in a cafe when people can see my screen.
Im convinced that a stranger will judge me if they see me getting distracted from my work.
Choose a place thatscomfy but not too comfy.
Some are important to have on hand.
I personally recommend libraries over anywhere with music and food.
(If I start a Lifehacker post shortly before lunch, Im motivated to get it done quickly.)
You and your partner shouldshare your agendas, and check on each others progress at designated times.
Also schedule a break or two, instead of letting work devolve into chatter at unspecified times.
For most work, paying $16/hour for an office babysitter doesnt make sense.
A few sessions could improve your productivity for weeks or years.
For other professional spaces and coaches, look up local shared office spaces.
