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Eliminating _all_ distractions
awe | Nov 9 2007
OK, this is a bit embarrassing, but I really need to get some work done, and somehow it just doesn't work: suddenly, my mac seems to have become a huge playground. You wouldn't believe how easily I'm distracted. I feel like I can't use Word for longer than 10 minutes, I just HAVE to check emails, surf the net, read 43folders, and what have you. Really, it's awful. So, is there a program that somehow disables all programs except for a few chosen ones? Because I can't put up with it anymore, seriously. Unfortunately, switching to paper is not an option. I need to work on my computer, but I need to eliminate virtually ALL distractions. I tried Backdrop, but my alter ego found a workaround :) In fact, I couldn't even write this post without switching to a few other open tabs in firefox. I feel like the second I have to do work I cling to everything that lets me procrastinate. Any ideas? 3 Comments
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