Keep the phone away

The smartphone is the biggest distraction for most knowledge workers. If you want to regain your focus and get more done, you need to put it away for at least 2–3 hours per day. Put it in your bag, hide it, or place it in a different room. Do whatever you can to protect yourself from this major s...

Do not put your smartphone on your work desk. 

Even though turning off all notifications and turning the device to silent mode might eliminate distraction, having it physically there would give your mind a subconscious signal that someone might be looking for you.

Create the right, distraction-free conditions to help you keep writing.

• If you plan to write in the morning, make the arrangements, like the pen/notepad and sitting place the night before.
• Use a simple writing software if you are on your laptop, removing clutter so that you onl...