10 ways to increase your focus and enable deep work/study.

From a book by MIT computer science PhD Cal Newport, Deep Work.
1. Fix your focus time.
Set aside a complete block of time each day to handle only the most important, most thought-intensive tasks; during this period, do not schedule meetings or respond to messages.
2. Define your working rules in advance.
Before starting, write out the tasks, their duration, and the location; also make clear what you must not do during this time to avoid switching tasks on the fly.
3. Use environmental changes to push important work.
If a task has been making no progress for a long time, you can temporarily move to a quiet, independent place and focus on completing one clear outcome.
4. Track your daily deep work time.
Count only time that is free from distractions and that actually produces results. Review once per week to check whether your time is being spent on important tasks.
5. Schedule online time ahead of time.
Only check messages and materials during predetermined time slots. If you think of a query on the spot, write it down and handle it during your next online session.
6. Compress deadlines appropriately.
Set a shorter but feasible deadline for important tasks. Turn off communication tools and complete it in the allotted time.
7. Use walking time for deep thinking.
While walking or commuting, think only about one well-defined question. When your attention shifts, bring it back promptly; when you’re done, write down your conclusion.
8. Do structured memory exercises.
Use familiar spatial routes to memorize playing cards or other information, training your brain to maintain ordered, focused thinking over long periods.
9. Disable digital tools with limited returns.
Keep only platforms and software that clearly help your important goals. If you can’t confirm the value, pause using them for a while before deciding.
10. Create a clear end-of-day workflow.
Before you log off, organize unfinished items, write down your next steps and your plans for the following day. Once finished, stop working.