How to regain focus at work by slaying the messaging monster

How to regain focus at work by slaying the messaging monsterHow to regain focus at work by slaying the messaging monsterTechnology is taking over our lives, especially in the workplace. What can we do to put technology in its place to finally get focused work done?Below are resources, tools, and articles for regaining focus in your digital life. These are tools I use myself but is not meant to be an exhaustive list.Full disclosure I am an investor in Pana.com, one of the companies mentioned in the presentation.Heres my presentation on how to find focus at work bySlaying the Messaging Monster.Turn off external triggersHow to Clear Your Computer of Focus-Draining DistractionHow to turn off Android notificationsHow to turn off push notifications on iPads and iPhonesHow to have a distraction-free iPhone(Video)Make your own do (not) disturb monitor sign(PDF)Tiny $13 distraction-free phoneHow to use Gmail Delegate(Video)Newsfeed Eradicator for Facebook(Chrome)Distraction Free YouTube(Chro me)Ad blockeruBlockMake the undesired action more difficultMy article on removing tech from the bedroom Strange Sex Habits of Silicon ValleyFor finding a focus friend FocusmateForest appFreedom appSelf-control app(Mac)Stop using tech in meetings Time for Digital Hat RacksBut some actions you want to make easier, like sending emaille faster. To send canned responsesIn GmailIn any email client, use anote app like NotefileRemove or delay the rewardLatest Tech Trends Products to Eliminate Distractions and Increase WillpowerUsePocketto read (or listen) to articles later This Will Be the Last Article You ReadOld fashioned word processor(for sale on Amazon) Neo 2 Word Processor Keyboard by AlphaSmartSpace(iOS, Android, Chrome)To banish certain emails into a black hole so you never hear from sender again, useSaneboxSlow the investmentTo send email laterIn Gmail useMixmaxInOutlookDo work that matters assessmentUse bots toSchedule meetings X.aiBook and change travel plans PanaEngage sales lea ds ConversicaUses virtual assistants to do repetitive tasksLeverageFinNir Eyal is the author ofHooked How to Build Habit-Forming Productsand blogs about the psychology of products at NirAndFar, where thiscolumn first appeared. For more insights on changing behavior,join myfree newsletter and receive a free workbook.