March 18, 2023 2 min read
In our always-connected world, focusing on one task isn't easy. That means it's extra difficult to do deep work.
"Deep work" is defined as the ability to focus on cognitively demanding tasks without distractions, allowing one to produce high-quality work in less time. Benefits include increased productivity, improved creativity, and enhanced learning abilities. Sounds great, right?
So why is it so difficult?
In Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, author Cal Newport explains that deep work is becoming increasingly rare and valuable in a world filled with superficial distractions, like social media, email, and everything else available on the internet.
To cultivate our ability to do deep work, Newport proposes several strategies. These include:
Freewrite is a dedicated drafting device designed specifically for writers to complete deep work during the drafting stage. In the writing world, this is known as "flow."
The features of a Freewrite that make it ideal for deep writing include:
So, what do you think? Do you struggle to complete deep work? Do you have strategies that help you get in the zone and get that work done?
We recommend checking out Cal Newport's Deep Work for more advice. And if your work involves getting words on the page, leverage a Freewrite to create an environment conducive to deep work.