Blocking my own distractions
I make a living in front of a computer. That same computer is also the source of a lot of wasted time.
If you're on a Mac, SelfControl is a free app that fixes a lot of that.
How I use it
- During work hoursDistracting websites are blocked on weekdays, with some browsing time over lunch.
- For a real breakI add every site I tend to waste time on and block myself for a week or a month. I've done a few stretches of three months.
Why it works
Once a block is set, there's no way to turn it off. I'm sure someone tech‑savvy could get around it, but for me it was the first thing that actually helped me kick time‑wasting internet habits.