You are not alone; a lot of people have trouble focusing on their work, particularly those who work from home. You may be juggling between thousands of thoughts or are dealing with a mental health condition that makes concentration difficult. Whether you are easily distracted or are suffering from ADHD, there is no shame in requesting a little help with your focus.
There are plenty of online solutions, from apps to websites and browser extensions, that can help you improve your focus in various ways. When it comes to such tools, it is only wise to try them out to know what works better for you as there is no one-size-fits all in this field. Here are five of the best websites to make use of and improve your productivity.
- Focusatwill.com
Focusatwill.com uses scientifically engineered music to aid in improving focus and productivity. According to the researchers at Focusatwill, most people cannot exceed 20 minutes of concentration before they need a break. This is often due to distractions in sound, vision, touch, boredom, and smell.
Engaging platinum selling music producers, the website uses world-class neuroscientists to select the most ideal music to improve their clients’ focus. With thousands of unique tracks and upwards of 2,000,000 subscribers, Focusatwill.com is one of the most tested and trusted focus improvement tools to freelancers all over the globe.
- E.ggTimer
Egg timers or kitchen timers are devices that have historically been used to get the timing right when cooking. From the name, we can tell that the tools were initially used to time boiling eggs. Much like the egg timer, E.ggTimer allows you to time your work or study, thus reducing the impact of distractions.
E.ggTimer is a modest online countdown timer that can help you in timing your cooking eggs, and more importantly, your studies and/or work. You can set the timer for a specific date and time to allow you to prepare for a period of study and/or work.
- Toptal Tomato Timer
Toptal Tomato Timer is very similar to E.ggTimer. However, Toptal allows you to make a list of the tasks you need to accomplish, set a timer for 25 minutes, and enjoy breaks when the time elapses. After four or five work periods (pomodoros), the breaks are extended to allow more rest and, hence, more productivity as you grow tired.
- Freedom
You are not alone in seeking freedom from the tight clutches of the internet. Freedom.to provides a ton of options to offer as much resistance to the temptation as possible. With the help of Freedom, you will be advised to block certain websites, apps, or the entire internet and set your phone or desktop in a way that Freedom cannot be turned off.
You have a horde of options to remove any or all of your distractions while you work. What’s more, the website is free, but you could choose to pay for the premium version priced at $29 for advanced features.
- Coffitivity
This concentration tool is perfect for people who find it difficult to concentrate in quiet environments and find themselves distracted by conversations. Designed to get you focused in your work, Coffitivity provides you three suitable tracks with their background noise themed to your ideal working environment.
The premium package for Coffitivity costs $9 dollars per annum including a three track bonus. If the ambient sounds of a café are enough to get you through a day in the right spirits, then Coffitivity is right for you.
The Key Takeaway
Most remote workers have to deal with constant distractions in their work. The websites outlined above can come in handy if you are struggling to maintain your focus of late. For aspiring freelancers, focus is one of their main concerns, especially if they have been working in controlled environments. Contact us or try out Mojo’s Seven Day Freelancer Challenge today and take a leap towards streamlining your freelancing career.