Dealing with Distraction (June 2026)

Short summary

A personal reflection on managing competing workstreams by implementing Cal Newport's time-blocking approach: dedicating mornings to deep "builder" work and afternoons to support tasks recovered focus and tangible progress despite high context-switching pressure.

• •Time-management systems need active protection when busywork increases
• •Blocking distinct periods for deep work vs. reactive tasks restores productivity
• •Task prioritization over reactive urgency reduces stress and maintains progress

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