How to enter a flow state instantly
On average, we need 15-20 minutes to start focusing on a task. All that time — just to start working. This combination of apps will help you reduce that time with…two buttons. Even more, they’ll help stick to your flow and not get sidetracked all the time.
Apps to enter and maintain a flow state
Press the Play button with Lofi Garden
Every small detail matters when you sit down to work: your chair, the stuff on your desk, and even more so — the background noise. The recent “What’s that sound?” study says that 69% of employees are affected by noise pollution. On the other side, the right kind of noise helps hone their focus. For example, lo-fi music has been proven to put the brain in a state of enhanced focus.
So here’s the tip: install Lofi Garden and press the Play button in the menu bar as soon as you turn on your computer with the intention to get some work done. The lo-fi beats will immerse you into a relaxing yet productive sound environment right away. No playlists, no searching for the right sounds — just one button.
Stay in the flow with Daily
Sound is powerful but not enough. Your brain also needs some discipline — kind of a signal saying “alright, now is the time you do the work and you shouldn't get sidetracked, you’ll get a break later.”
Pomodoro timers and productivity trackers might help here. We suggest a minimalist tracker — Daily.
Once in a while, Daily will check in, asking what you’re currently doing. Log your activity and press the confirmation button; or simply press that button if you’re continuing your previous activity. This will keep you in the flow, because you’ll know that your activity is being tracked, and you want the tracking results to be accurate.
Tip: Those reminders from Daily are also a great way to remind yourself to take a break. Once the message pops up, ask yourself if it’s time to wind down, and feel free to track your breaks, too — just to ensure you’re getting enough rest throughout the day.
Hope this duo of tools will help ramp up your productivity. Check out more use cases picked for you below.
