There are so many stimuli that hinder us our step when it comes to designing, it is difficult to concentrate. Since the endless temptations from procrastination to sheer volume of tasks in different projects that divert us. These distractions get to hinder our work and concentration. For this reason, we often carry out a task that is insufficient for us. and frustrates us.
We all have our own distraction, whether it's constant email and social media alerts or just plain lack of motivation. Mmany of the main management tools incorporate functions to improve our productivityBut there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Sometimes we need something specific for our problem. Read the following tools and use the one you think is most convenient. Not all of them can and should not serve us.
Momentum
A tool that I personally love. If you are one of those who is easily distracted like me, use it. With Momentum you can focus on the task you really need, without more. Install the extension in your browser and open a new tab. Register your new user and click on the bar to write the task that you have pending. It's as easy as you read when you open a new tab you will always remember the task that you have pending. Thus, your first impulse will not be to open history tabs, you open the one you have on the screen.
Essentially, Momentum is based on "habits", and you can set reminders, goals, and schedules, as well as badges that show how many habits you have left to complete that day. Every time you complete a habit without distractions, the 'chain' grows longer, an additional game dynamic to motivate you.
No distractions, Freedom
Like Momentum, Freedom makes you more productive by eliminating distractions. In this case, Freedom is a more severe tool. Basically, it blocks the sites and apps that are preventing you from being productive.
It also works in all formats, mobile (iOS or Android) and computer (PC or Mac). So it prevents you from taking a 'quick' look at Instagram on your mobile.
Control your activities with Harvest
While a number of the tools above are geared toward managing or blocking things that you know are distracting, you may not always know what they are, or you may not be able to admit how much time you waste on certain things.
In that case, you need a browser extension like Harvest. A simple time tracker, gives you an honest and unrestricted report about exactly what is consuming your time online, so you can do something about it.
Similar alternatives include RescueTime , which runs in the background and analyzes the percentage of time you spend on certain websites and tasks, and provides a daily 'productivity score' based on your activities.
E-mail with Spark
Emails are the biggest distractionas they are often work related so they don't feel like procrastination, but they are not always urgent, even if they feel like it at the time.
Many subscribe to the theory that emails should only be verified and answered at specific times of the day, giving you most of your time to focus on projects. However, if you need to register, a tool like Spark might help.
Spark understands which of your emails are the most important and moves them to the top of the list. Its Smart Inbox feature categorizes everything into Personal, Notifications and Newsletters, and only alerts you when something is. The intuitive search function also saves time.
A more productive environment with Noizio
The effect of sound on our levels of concentration and productivity can be enormous. Some sounds are indisputably annoying, others can help us focus. This is the premise behind Noizio, who calls himself "his subtle companion." Noizio simply provides a range of ambient background sounds to help increase your productivity and block out other more annoying sounds that are currently driving you crazy and slowing down your process. The sounds available include from a relaxing coffee or the sound of the waves.