Read this if you’re working from home...

Hi there, When the pandemic happened, more than 70% of the workforce started working from home. And now, even after 3 years since the start of the pandemic, around 16% of companies in the world are completely remote, and… … around 40% of companies allow a hybrid way of working. That’s a good thing because working from home helps people maintain a better work-life balance and they save time and money from not having to commute. But, just as with all good things, there are cons to working from home. And the biggest one is distractions. House chores, family, email, instant messaging, TV, etc. And if you don’t know how to handle these distractions, you can become less productive than you were going to be in the office. If you also get distracted easily, I’d like to introduce an effective way to stay focused – establishing a deep work routine. Deep work also means deep focus. It involves completing demanding tasks efficiently thanks to being able to focus without interruption. And there are many benefits of deep work: - You’ll be able to achieve your greatest creative potential or excellence in your work - You’ll create momentum and complete your work efficiently - Your ability to focus is going to improve - You’ll feel more energized and empowered But, the big question is HOW to establish a deep work routine? Well, there are 4 components that you need to consider when building a deep work routine: The first one is Location. Having a go-to space that is quiet, distraction-free, and a reliable area where you can effectively complete work without interruption is essential. For example, if you have an office in your home where you won’t be interrupted by your kids, loud noises from outside, and other distractions is an ideal location to establish your deep work routine. The second one is Duration. When allocating time towards deep work, be sure that the time is long enough so that you enter the workflow state of mind. For instance, if you are just starting out, it is recommended you do at least an hour of deep work. Any less and you won’t see the positive benefits of deep work. But, if you struggle to find quiet time to dedicate to deep work, consider doing deep work early in the morning or late at night when everyone else is asleep. The third component is Structure. Structure keeps you on pace and involves certain checkpoints that ensure you are on track to accomplishing your deep work in a timely fashion. This means dividing the work into smaller, more digestible tasks makes accomplishing the goals seem more manageable. For example, if you’re using your deep work sessions to write a book, structuring can be laying out what chapter you’ll write, having a rough outline of points you’d like to hit in that chapter, etc. This brings me to the last deep work routine component which is Requirements. You’ll also want to make sure you have any and everything you could need during your deep work session at your disposal. For example, if you are planning on doing a 4-hour deep work session, you’ll likely get hungry or thirsty. Therefore, have a snack and beverage beside you during your session so you can easily grab it without interrupting your deep work session. Those are the 4 components that are crucial for creating a deep work routine. Doing this will help you deal with distractions and you’ll be more focused than before, but… If you want to achieve maximum focus, you have to start practicing mindfulness first. Practicing mindfulness is not easy at the beginning, many simply give up after a while. This is why my team and I have created The Mindful Focus Toolkit for busy people like you to progressively take up mindfulness. The Mindful Focus Toolkit is a set of practical exercises with flexible, fast-acting techniques that work in busy and stressful situations. It’s filled with simple, step-by-step guided mindfulness sessions that can help to calm your mind and help you refocus. And since Christmas is around the corner, I want to give you a 1-week FREE trial to see how the toolkit will work for you WITHOUT spending a dime! All you have to do to claim your Christmas gift is to… [Hop on over here and claim your 1-week FREE trial]( If you see that The Mindful Focus Toolkit is for you, you can pay a small one-time payment of $97 and have access to the toolkit forever. But, if you determine that the toolkit isn’t for you, you can cancel your trial anytime. [Head over here to claim your 1-week FREE trial]( Cheers, Leon P.S. What do you think of today's tips? Were they useful? Have any questions about them? If “Yes”, hit that Reply button and share your feedback with us! [Was this email helpful? Let us know here]( [Share this email with a friend]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Linkedin]( Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Lifehack, Unit 33554, PO Box 6945,, London, W1A 6US, United Kingdom