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Deep work is a concept most popularly defined by Cal Newport, who wrote the aptly titled Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World. As he tells it, deep work is a state where you find ...

My Google Calendar used to feel like a grid of obligations, with meetings, deadlines, and reminders fighting for space and attention. Yet somehow, I still felt like I was failing to manage my work and ...

To successfully manage your time, you must shift from reactive to intentional. Guard your calendar, make time for deep work, and set boundaries to focus on what truly drives progress. Strategies like ...

With 2026 fast approaching, many people are saying out with the old and in with the new. One persistent target of many people's decluttering efforts, and ire, is their work calendar. Experts told CNBC ...

What we choose to focus on and what we choose to ignore play in defining the quality of our life. — Cal Newport, author of Deep Work: Rules For Focused Success In A Disciplined World What we choose to ...

Ditch the daily grind, embrace weekly planning. Instead of cramming everything into one day, design your week around core activities like deep work, client interaction, and personal time. Leverage ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...