StayFocusd! On Task While Online
Tags: add, attention, gtd, multitasking, procrastination, time management
No, That’s not a typo. StayFocusd is an app available through the Chrome Web Store. I.Love.It.
An important part of my job is staying on the cutting edge of productivity products and research. You wouldn’t believe how much there is to learn about attention, perception, learning and communication styles. I dedicate several hours a week to reading up on these topics. My job is also to try out productivity apps and software, so I can make appropriate recommendations to my clients.
Tell me you know someone who never surfs at work, I will answer that I have a bridge to sell you. StayFocusd is an app designed to help people self-impose boundaries on their web-surfing, in order to get back on track after a deviation.
To illustrate, I regularly buy printer ink on Ebay. I also love to shop for deals. On anything I need, and some things I don’t. StayFocusd gently interrupts my surfing at intervals I choose, and hints “Shouldn’t you be working now?”. I much prefer that to Instant Boss’ sharp “Back to work!”. Certainly better than wasting time when I could be getting valuable stuff done.
