ATTENTION AND FOCUS
A few tips in general:
I'm in active mode (I go online when I want to), I'm not in reactive mode (notifications to pay attention to something) - I'm not a fireman
Check and reply routine - I use all social networks, emails and communicators as much as possible in the browser (www.messenger.com and web.whatsapp.com) and I go there from time to time in reserved blocks.
The chocolate rule - I also enjoy and amuse the online one. I approach it like chocolate - either I have it available and can stand it, don't hang around there all the time (discipline and will), or I make access to it impossible (various blockages and obstacles) and at the same time I accept that sometimes I'm just there.
I have the ringer off, I only turn it on when I'm waiting for a call, otherwise I call back. This keeps my attention on the current activity.
I have turned off all notifications and the number of notifications for application icons, except for sms and calls. This keeps my attention on the current activity.
I use Gmail's email snooze. This slows down non-urgent communication
I use the Unread folder instead of All in mobile Gmail. In the field, I only see new emails that may be urgent.
I don't have social network app icons on my mobile home screen. Just so they don't distract me, I'm also curious if anyone is writing.
Stretcher tools:
Kill News Feed – browser extension, blocking Facebook newsfeed, maintaining focus
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/kill-news-feed/hjobfcedfgohjkaieocljfcppjbkglfd?hl=cs
Momentum – browser extension, maintaining focus
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/momentum/laookkfknpbbblfpciffpaejjkokdgca?hl=cs
eventual https://momentumdash.com/ (set as home page, nothing needs to be installed)
Boomerang – browser extension, pausing incoming mail, maintaining focus
https://www.boomeranggmail.com/
OVERVIEW OF MOBILE TIME AND ITS BLOCKING
Tools on Android:
Digital balance / well-being – measures the time spent on the mobile phone (from Android version 10 in the settings, otherwise it needs to be downloaded from Google Play)
(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wellbeing&hl=cs)
Off time – blocks social networks (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.offtime.kit&hl=cs)
iPhone Tools:
Function Screen time – measures time spent on mobile (in Settings)
Function Quiet time v Screen Time – blocks access to applications according to a time schedule
Function Do not disturb mode (Settings -> Display and brightness) – blocks notifications and notifications according to a time schedule
ELIMINATION OF BLUE LIGHT
Dark mode everywhere. Saves the eyes.
- iPhone (Settings -> Display & Brightness)
- Gmail in the browser
- FB Messenger
- WhatsApp (coming in 2020)
Stretcher tools:
Flux – eliminates blue light
Tools on Android:
Twilight – eliminates blue light
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.urbandroid.lux&hl=cs
iPhone Tools:
Night shift – eliminates blue light (Settings -> Display and brightness)
PERSONAL PRODUCTIVITY
Visualization of projects - kanban board v Trello (https://trello.com/)
planning and task list – Wunderlist (to be replaced by Microsoft To-Do in May 2020) (https://www.wunderlist.com/)
Google Calendar
notebook for notes Wunderlist (https://www.wunderlist.com/) and sometimes Google Keep
storage Google Drive
OTHER
Mindomo – on mind maps (https://www.mindomo.com/)
Spendee premium – financial management (https://www.spendee.com/)
Calm down – meditation (https://www.calm.com/)
Mirroring360 – iPhone screen mirroring on the kickstand (https://www.mirroring360.com/)
Whereby – for video calls (https://whereby.com/)
Would you be interested in anything else about the individual instruments? Let me know and I'll elaborate.
And what do you use? What should I not miss on the list? Thanks for the tips!
