Deep Work Problem/Solution
A Problem/Solution Matrix for Deep Work (digital & analog). Each row shows a specific distraction, why it hurts deep work, and provides a concrete fix you can implement today.
Click here to access a downloadable, printable PDF version of the Problem/Solution Matrix for deep work (digital & analog). Each row shows a specific distraction, why it hurts deep work, and provides a concrete fix you can implement today.
How to Use This Matrix
- Pick 2–3 rows that hurt you most this week.
- Install or configure the specific fix for each. For example, turn on Do Not Disturb (DND), set a site block, or create a shutdown template.
- Activate the chosen controls and run a 90-minute deep work block tomorrow. Review: What broke through? Add one more row next week if needed.
Additional Reading
[1] How to Create a 4-Hour Block of “Deep Work” Every Day