The ObservatoryOne track at a time
Map your attention thieves and build a single focus block with one task and notification hygiene.
How it works
- Map the thievesChoose
- Choose a trackWrite
- Set the notification rulesChoose
- Commit to the blockWrite
What we call multitasking is usually quick switches between tracks, and every switch costs both time and sharpness. Before you can protect your focus, you need to know what pulls it away most.
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Why does it work?
Jumping between tasks leaves "attention residue" that lowers performance on the next task; single-tasking and notification hygiene have support. Leroy, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes (2009).
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