Five Ways to Incorporate "Deep Work" Into Your Routine
Do you ever feel like you are in reactive mode, responding to what is going on around you during your day but not having the time to work on tasks that require focused and undistracted thought time? Making time for focused time or “deep work” as Cal Newport claims in his in his bestselling book, is linked with innovation, greater productivity and staff morale. But deep work isn’t just something you can do right away, it requires advanced planning and preparation. This episode will give you insight into how you can incorporate deep work into your weekly routine, keeping in mind the aid worker context.
In this episode you will discover:
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Five ways to incorporate deep work into your routine
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Why it is necessary to plan in advance for deep work
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Obstacles you will face when implementing deep work and how to overcome them
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What to do for undisrupted thought if you don’t have a door to close
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Ways to motivate yourself to practice deep work every week
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How to learn about the types of conditions under which you work best
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