This really helped me eliminate going to the kitchen when I felt bored. After putting my phone somewhere where it wouldn't distract me, I would fill a big glass of water and make a healthy bowl of nuts and veggies to keep nearby. The final productivity hack was maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I also incorporated the " eat the frog" technique into my routine I started my day with the most difficult or unpleasant tasks, which helped to build momentum and set the tone for the rest of the day. I found that pairing this with monk mode helped me maintain my focus when doing tedious tasks, and prevented burnout.
That day, I also tried the Pomodoro technique, which involves working for 25 minutes straight before taking a five-minute break. To enhance my productivity even further, I combined monk mode with other productivity hacks. When I finished my second round of monk mode, I checked my emails and laid out a plan for the rest of the day. If something important came to mind that was off-topic, I made a quick note and pushed it out of my mind. I went back to my specific to-do list for the day, making sure to focus only on completing the hardest tasks first until they were done. Each morning, I woke up at 5 a.m., had coffee, read my Bible, and started my first round of monk mode by tackling that list.Īt 8 a.m., I did a quick workout, ate breakfast, and then prepared for my second round of monk mode at 9 a.m. The night before each workday, I made a list of the hardest tasks that I needed to accomplish. To help maximize my results with monk mode, I created a strict routine. I knew that I needed a change, but I didn't know where to start. By the time I caught myself, my train of thought would be gone and I'd have to figure out where I left off. I also run a startup blog about artificial intelligence and work part time for my own clients as a freelance software developer, which made me another $30,000 this year.Įvery workday, I would start strong but eventually found myself scrolling social media, reading articles, or just aimlessly browsing the internet.
I work full time as a software engineer and earn $75,000 a year.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.Īs a person who can easily fall into procrastination and a lack of focus, I found myself constantly struggling to achieve my goals - and I couldn't afford to be so distracted. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cameron Perrin, a 26-year-old software engineer from Newport Beach, California, about his experience with the productivity hack known as "monk mode." Insider has verified his income with documentation. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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