The one block that fixed my writing routine
Published on October 29, 2025 • 1 min read
The one block that fixed my writing routine. For remote workers: one block, one outcome.
A simple framework makes it easier to protect focus: The one block that fixed my writing routine.
The Framework
1. Same time. Block the same window every workday so it becomes automatic and others learn to work around it.
2. One type of work. Decide what "deep work" means for you (coding, writing, studying). Only that. No email, no admin, no chat.
3. One outcome. Before you start, write the one thing you want done by the end of the block. When the block ends, you have either done it or have a clear next step.
4. Environment. Use a blocker so distracting sites and apps are off during the block. You are not "trying not to check"; the option is removed.
Why It Sticks
Repetition (same time) + clarity (one type, one outcome) + environment (blocker) makes the block the default. Willpower is for emergencies; the system does the work.
Try This
Pick one day this week. Apply the rule above. One block, one outcome.
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