When I'm writing, I close my email and other tabs. I don't have any notifications showing up on my computer at all so that I can focus on the task ahead. Try turning off all notifications while you're working, or if that sounds too extreme, only turn them off during the periods you need to be most focused. Or you can figure out which notifications you actually need
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Email tends to come in all the time and can create distractions and disruptions to your schedule.
Turn off new message notifications on both your computer and smartphone to prevent constant distractions. Check for mail when it's convenient for you.
If the urge to scroll is too strong to resist, then at least turning off your push notifications from news apps can stop you from being assailed with breaking events.
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