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Eliminating _all_ distractions

OK, this is a bit embarrassing, but I really need to get some work done, and somehow it just doesn’t work: suddenly, my mac seems to have become a huge playground. You wouldn’t believe how easily I’m distracted. I feel like I can’t use Word for longer than 10 minutes, I just HAVE to check emails, surf the net, read 43folders, and what have you. Really, it’s awful. So, is there a program that somehow disables all programs except for a few chosen ones? Because I can’t put up with it anymore, seriously. Unfortunately, switching to paper is not an option. I need to work on my computer, but I need to eliminate virtually ALL distractions. I tried Backdrop, but my alter ego found a workaround :)

In fact, I couldn’t even write this post without switching to a few other open tabs in firefox. I feel like the second I have to do work I cling to everything that lets me procrastinate.

Any ideas?


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augmentedfourth's picture

Shhhh...

Stop!

Read these statements slowly…

Breathe.

Just in… and out.

Calm down a bit.

In… and out.

And then go back to zipping through 49 things at once, because I can’t help you. It sure felt good to slow down for just a few seconds, though, right?

Robert Daeley's picture

Re: Eliminating _all_ distractions

Create another account on your Mac and give it permissions only to open your word processor or whatever programs you really need.

Transfer files to your regular account via its Public folder, or use a thumbdrive if you like.

Naturally, it doesn’t mean you can’t get to your Internetty stuff if you want, but it’s more of a hassle. :)

ueila's picture

Re: Eliminating _all_ distractions

Try Think at http://www.freeverse.com/apps/app/?id=7013

It may help you and it’s freeware.

Bill

 
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