This Workspace Set Up Will Change Your Life
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ก.ค. 2024
- This workspace setup can increase your productivity by 500%. Download the Flow Dojo Checklist here: www.flowstate.com/flowdojo to craft a science-based workspace for peak performance.
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ABOUT ME
Rían Doris is the Co-Founder & CEO of Flow Research Collective, the world’s leading peak performance research and training institute focused on decoding the neuroscience of flow states and helping leaders and their teams unlock flow states consistently. Clients include Accenture, Audi, Facebook, Bain & the US Airforce.
Along with being listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 Rian's thought leadership has been featured in Fast Company, PBS and Big Think and he hosts Flow Research Collective Radio, an iTunes top 10 science podcast.
Rían is also the Executive Chairman & Owner of Consulting.com. On the side, Rian does some angel investing in health and performance companies like Levels Health, Neurohacker Collective, The Way & Myodetox.
Rían holds a degree in Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE) from Trinity College Dublin, an MSc in Neuroscience at King's College, London and an MBA. Rian is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Birmingham-focusing on how flow states affect perceived meaning in life.
Prior to co-founding Flow Research Collective with Steven Kotler, Rian worked with NYT Bestselling Author Keith Ferazzi, and 12X NYT Bestselling Author Dr. Dan Siegel, distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.
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This workspace setup can increase your productivity by 500%. Download the Flow Dojo Checklist here: www.flowstate.com/flowdojo to craft a science-based workspace for peak performance.
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@RianDoris
As I've been watching these videos for a good while now, I've been wondering...
Do you think that utilizing FLOW properly could help someone who is studying a craft to reach expert-level skill quicker than usual?
If so, could you advise on how to achieve this?
How do you utilize flow to speed up masterful skill acquisition?
Why not just put out a quick article? You go on and on in the video making the actual information annoying to sift for and then you need a name and email for a simple list?
@@ZombieKitKat Yes please
Is it possible that the file on the Goggle Drive is corrupt?
I came here to know if i should place by desk in front of a window or not
and ended up as a neuroscientist.
The question now is, would you place your desk in front of the window?
Brilliant 😂😂
Put on a side
Put in front of a toilet mirror 🪞 light up a candle 🕯️ and say Bloody Mary many times.
It works! Now I'm in the 5th Dimension.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Last week I got a child's play tent. It immediately puts me in flow state, zero distractions. I like sitting on the floor and everything I need is wireless, so this works perfect for me!
"Never put things down, only put them away." So good.
I literally just brought a standing desk, treadmill, exercise ball, motion board from amazon, foam roller, i'm alternating my environments every hour or so including my positions (Twice in an hour). This has truly transmogrified my ability to sustain & preserve the opulent state of consciousness that is flow. Incontestably revolutionized my ability to work in a state of perpetual continuity. 4 months ago i couldn't get an hour of work done even if i tried too. Now i can work endlessly , you literally altered the course of my life with peak performance multifunctional optimal methods & strategies. Can't thank you enough!
Chatgpt? 😂
Good morning AI.
What a delicious word salad😂
Thesaurus abuse is the most underreported type of abuse 😢
@@reinhardtgallowitz5344 Would ChatGPT have written 'bought' as 'brought'? I think this person just likes to sound clever
I have a recommendation, for people who works from home, inline with with you said in 30:00 : *Don't go directly to your home office place when you start your workday*. *Go take a walk in your neighborhood first*. There are several advantages:
1. Creates an abstract mental separation barrier between non-work and work time.
2. Forces a person to not go in pajamas to the computer.
3. Get more sunlight, then more D vitamin.
4. Walking exercise is good, even not being a serious exercise, and one almost all people can do.
5. You will sleep better at night, because you told your circadian clock when you woke up, so it manages the neurochemicals to do their job on the appropriate time.
I wish I knew this in 2020, during the Wuhan virus mandatory lockdowns. They were hard on me as hell!
Would you also not recommend putting your workspace in your bedroom?
@@klawsnomi621 In my humble and unscientific opinion, if you can put it outside, the better. Bedroom should be reserved only for non-work stuff.
@@Sergio_Loureiro Gotcha. Must be why I'm so horribly burnt out and drained. WFH since 2020 and in my bedroom, since no other place to set up here (I'm just living with my relatives and they basically occupy, noisily, the other parts of the house).
This seems to be aimed at people who don't really do anything. A desk with nothing on it but one monitor and a keyboard might be ideal for creating vague reports, but people who need to actually make anything, are going to need reference material open, test sandbox, multiple views of data. This is for middle management goons.
It's quite difficult to see how one would e.g. do software development like that. You need documentation, test run results, tickets, IDE, perhapsban emulator... There's just so much going on.
Get a MacBook. You only need 1 screen. It's actually pretty amazing. A second monitor can help as well, but as he pointed out it can also work against you and be a distraction.
@@nikflix8331 It might work for you. And what the hell does the brand have to do with anything?
@@nikflix8331 You are missing the point. There's so much stuff one needs that with one screen, you're jumping back and forth constantly, which is a huge con by itself.
@@nesgoof3412 no I’m not. I used to be windows and I switched to Mac completely. I have a big monitor at my desk. We can resize the window and usually most apps are good at resizing and organizing everything into the window so it’s readable. But also the touchpad is super amazing to where anytime you switch screens it’s intuitive and you feel connected to it. You don’t have to roll your eyes or move your head to switch screens. Just swipe your fingers instead. I loved it. I was skeptical to change over everything from windows to Mac at first, but I’m super happy. Was a bit of a curve but I feel exponentially more productive.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
06:49 🧠 *Design your workspace for optimal focus by tapping into your prefrontal cortex. Create conditions for your future, exhausted self to flourish.*
09:17 🧲 *Actively suppress distractions to conserve cognitive resources. Keep the phone out of reach and minimize gadgets for improved focus.*
11:43 🧹 *Clear clutter and use anchoring bias to your advantage. A clean workspace enhances focus, reduces stress, and shapes your performance.*
14:22 🏠 *Shape your environment to align with the physiology of focus. Avoid unfit work environments and leverage sensory gating for optimal concentration.*
17:37 🪑 *Alternate between standing, sitting, and walking to enhance productivity. Use tools like a standing desk and motion board for a reset in exertion.*
19:54 ⚙️ *Eliminate sources of friction to enhance flow. Organize, minimize, and clear any obstacles for a frictionless workspace.*
20:50 🧠 *Combat disruptions by minimizing interruptions. Create an environment that deters distractions and protects your focus for sustained flow.*
21:31 Devote *up to 40% of your productive time to your Flow Dojo, making it inaccessible or simulating it to minimize interruptions. Make interruptions feel burdensome for others to deter them.*
22:41 Condition *your workspace for flow by creating associations with focus work. Use classical conditioning with stimuli like specific playlists, caffeine, and light exercise to trigger flow.*
25:28 Immersing *yourself in focused work over time will condition your office environment to trigger heightened focus and motivation. Maintain consistency and avoid associating your Flow Dojo with non-focused activities.*
26:10 Download *the free checklist to create your own Flow Dojo, including workstation selection, clutter management, and ergonomic adjustments. Optimize tech gadgets and create a stimulating yet distraction-free environment.*
29:54 Optimize *the space by requesting a work-from-home option, dialing in lighting and temperature, and having a room with an inspiring view. Keep the office distinct yet not too far, ensuring separation for work-life balance.*
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Love 😂 you saved me time
We will check the video thanks for your useless message
This was great because I was fast forwarding through the very lengthy meandering intro which totally killed flow state LOL. You'd think an expert on state flow understands the value of getting straight to the point.
I commend how you don't generalize that everyone can have the "perfect" dojo set-up. This is what I like about your videos, you make sure that your learnings adapt to each person's different life set-up, not force each person to go to the extremes when others don't have the luxury to do so.
You are making the world a better place. Or dare I say, you are making the world a flow space. Haha! Sorry for the rhyme pun. Thank you for your work, support from the Philippines!
I am very opposite of what he says; I can't concentrate on a fully comfortable and noise free environment, my mind is simply free to do whatever and wander everywhere.
I find myself very productive in an environment like a bar, with only one laptop, mouse and a headset (without noise cancelling). The visual and sound "distractions" allow me to stay alert and focused on the important thing, and I can't wander around or move myself, or get too comfortable as to procrastinate. And I'm way more happy than in my place, which has zero natural light and I'm completely alone, and gets too depressive fast when staying for 8+ hours everyday
Great insights on productivity and workspace optimization! To add to that, incorporating natural elements like plants can improve air quality and cognitive function, leading to even higher productivity levels. Plus, a study from Exeter University found that employees' productivity jumped by 15% when workplaces are filled with just a few houseplants.
I really like how the term *_"flow dojo"_* conceptualizes the elements of combating forces, preparation and intention/purpose! 👌🏻✨🏆
Thanks for the video! I didn't know the name, but I've used this system for a few years.
A bit about this system, in my experience: Don't worry too much about overengineering or underperforming environment if you're just starting out. It's normal - and everyone have their own amount of good "distractions".
I found new ways to improve everyday but even I don't really optimize everything, because calculating and optimizing is one part of distraction and it cost me time and energy.
In summary, the principle "enough is enough" would serve you well. Enough distraction, enough movement, enough work, and rest enough. Never forget what you work for.
I 100% agree with this. Im in the middle of renovating my workspace right now to the olympian from that uninspired home office. Im lucky enough to have a sister that's a content creator, and she has that olympian set up and she is a Machine of productivity. Im talking about calorie counting diet, regular gym, and clockwork workflow. She also makes more money than anyone in the family.
TLDR, even at x1.5, this cluttered my brain, killed my energy
Maybe try watching at .5 speed for your cluttered brain
I’m just happy to see what I presume is a real human commenting. Doris and Kottel are such grifters at this point it’s clear they use AI spambots to fill the comments with word salad tripe giving such. Obviously paid for fake reacharounds it’d be hysterical if it weren’t so sad.
Almost all productive artists I know work in cluttered studio spaces.. alone without distractions.
When my space is cluttered I can’t focus. It legit affects my mood. Different strokes for different folks.
most research is done on normal people. People you write about are a tiny minority of population - most rules about work does not apply to us.
The “clutter” you see could very well be simply inspiration to them.
You’re talking about exceptions. Doesn’t make this video wrong.
Artists have different minds than say accountants. Think it’s just to each his own.
But I’d probably wager if your artist friends had a clean space daily they’d be just as good if not better. Like if a magic elf came at night and put everything where they know it would bet etc.
It's not about the knowledge, that's vastly not new to me, but the priming I receive to my mindset through listening to this.
Even if I listen to this tomorrow again I will know that it serves its purpose of priming my mindset to a state where I will be ready to work.
This is a piece of code you orchestrated here which configures my brain again and again whenever I need to rail right back into whatever mindset it is you are creating through your stimuli.
Thank you a lot.
This is a piece of mental gold.
I will treat it like that.
I was concerned about your advice for using just one monitor … and then I saw your setup at 25:43 😂🎉 Feeling relieved right now, my dual monitor setup can stay.
His giant curving monitor that fills 180° or more of his view, is going to require some window and tab management to stay focused. Maybe he has some data on how a separate 'frame' affects flow, but I find my 32" monitor for main tasks, and a 29" ultra-wide on the side keeps everything I need to stay in the flow, where I need it. One screen would require shifting windows, at least for the tasks I do.
@@PaulMcCannWebBuilder that’s how I use my dual monitors as well.
At work I have used the curved 180 monitors. It took a while for my eyes to adjust, as my peripheral vision was kicking in. (But too immersive for my liking)
Rian skimmed over this a bit, but I would also strongly advise one large monitor not two, to encourage single-tasking!
Yeah, I realized that when he said to have a "single monitor", he meant not having a laptop screen and external monitor(s) going simultaneously. Close the laptop lid, keep viewing limited to the monitors and thus focus the eyes in a singular direction. 👍
Having multiple monitors helps with organizing your most needed applications without constantly switching tabs. Such as Excel on the big monitor, then email on another and YT on another...LOL. All kidding aside, it's like having 3 pieces of paper stacked you have to shuffle each one as you use it as opposed to having all three laid out in front of you, readily viewable without having to shuffle. Works fine for me
For a video about productivity, the self-absorbed intro went on and on for so long I clicked away
He was in the flow, flowing along, just flowing.
I couldnt take the him seriously with the hair
@@artazine It doesn't help that he's leaning on desk like a total CTO jock that you know does no real work.
"I only use one monitor... " *shows a monitor the size of three monitors*
@@DonovanCYoung "single LARGE monitor" so if you change position you can easily adjust it.... what you percieved doesnt seem to be reality ;)
This video convinced me to build my Flow Dojo. Thanks Rian!
Loved the deep dive into FlowJoe and workspaces. I have been doing many of these over the years but you’ve given me some great ideas on ways to do it better.
Rian is a God sent. Thank you Sir.
man u have no idea how much i needed this video... thanks bro
Thanks for the awesome content as usual ❤️🔥
Funny.... this quote kept popping in my head while watching this. lol “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?" Albert Einstein
Bro preview is complete clickbait. I just wanted to know why having only one monitor doesn't suck. It really does.
Really looking forward to your book. Love the ideas, thanks heaps
Thanks man, this came right on time!
I love your content man keep up the good work ❤❤❤❤
We need some unfiltered videos from Rian.
I like the information-based videos, but he's a funny guy and that doesn't come through enough in the videos 😭
Very interesting, thank you! Just a note at 3:57 -- 3 times isn't 300% more, it's 200% more
@@NostalgiaLoverxX Haha yeah it's not intuitive. Saying it's "300%" is correct, the issue is when you say "more" :)
@@Mandera93 thats a good point a bit like 20th century means 1900s, for me
It's one of those situations where the smallest word makes the biggest difference. "300%" or "300% of" is the same as "200% more". "300% more" would be 400% of or 4x.
He didn't say that. The written part is just wrong edited.
@@colmrooney414 , technically, Jan 1, 1901 through Dec 31, 2000. The 21st century started Jan 1, 2001.
My wife locks me in the attic. And I can’t leave till all my work is done. It’s been the ultimate workplace hack. I’ve gotten multiple raises and now my boss wants me to become a partner.
Thank you for this video! Have always a good, perfect flow ;)
Damn this is true.. When I had the space and the furniture to do as I please I was more successful than when I was restricted I'm any way.
Two videos in and I'm getting so much useful information and tools I can't be more grateful for all the wisdom
“Lightly caffeinated”. That’s a micro aggression and I feel attacked, lol
Same LOL
Thank you so much for this
Idk, my workspace is pretty cluttered, but I have everything where it needs to be to minimize friction. I think a cluttered workspace is fine if it's consistent, and if it's cluttered in a way where everything is within arm's reach. I have a specific place I put my dirty chopsticks so when I run out I'll wash them all and get back to work. It might make my work environment more cluttered, but I think it's better than washing them every time I eat something. I also have batteries on my windowsill that I'm probably never gonna use, a little cardboard cutter for opening boxes, my meds, my gaming controller, and maybe some other stuff I don't need. But I know where it all is, and it doesn't get in my way.
Then again, I have a million videogames on my PC, so I might not be the best guy to be giving advice. Also, it might help that when I'm not watching TH-cam I sit like a foot away from my 27" monitor, so that stuff isn't even really in my field of view.
Thanks again Rian 🙏🙏
I think a mentally shift is more important than any workspace renovations. Start with cleaning things, having a desk cluttered means your mind is cluttered. Put stuff away. Get some drawers and before you fill them decide what goes where for ease of use. Decide what matters in hierarchy, more screens, more comfort, more storage what have you. If you can mentally focus, the space you work in is less important.
Could you make a video about the right amount of deep work ? Is the pomodoro technique optimal ?
You forgot to mention to only work, give all your time and attention to your employer, Always Be Working, and Always Be Productive, Spend As Much As Possible on items that increase your Productivity optimally by using the sponsored links in this video.
maybe explain your editor the neuroscience of the impact of all the flashing images, speed of zooming in, zooming out, bright letters popping in the screen, etc. Give him the same speech about distractions...
Love this setup - perfect for when I am doing creative work - but when I am in a production work mode i.e. contact center, operations etc. I never have enough screens!!!
What if you don't have enough rooms in your home to dedicate an entire room solely to working? Especially as someone young still living at his parents' house, my room is where I sleep and relax too.
Rian touched on this at the end of the video, so you may not have had time for it. But the short answer is, "do what you can with what you have, then upgrade little by little." In his example, Rian was stuck at home during lockdowns so he improvised with his bathroom. Anything is better than nothing. You have another option if you live in a decent sized city: coworking spaces. Big names like WeWork, Atlas Workbase, or Regus will start you off for around $100 a month and might even have on-demand options. You might also find local options with a quick search on Google Maps.
This video convinced me to buy a house.
2 factor authentication using the phone has a token is a huge contributor to distraction, because the moment a person grans the phone, he/she may be distract himself/herself with it. Perhaps there is some way to combat this?
Maybe you could use email verification
I know your pain, I typically have up to 4 different work logins per day that need MFA, so I make a habit of taking 5 minutes every morning and just doing them all at once.
Not ideal, but so much better than getting caught in the middle of some deep work.
I’d love to hear more about the correlation between flow and walking/exercise. I often get in flow and have my best ideas when I’m on my evening walking.
I committed to a week of minimizing distractions while working. I batched all of my communications and then turned off my phone and email notifications for 2-3 hours. I got a ton of work done and felt incredibly accomplished, only to find out that during my flow state time, our company had called an emergency meeting for which I was not present, and they laid off many employees and announced several really big upcoming changes. My absence made them assume that I was not working and was not paying attention to communications. I know this isn't common, but what is your advice on avoiding this type of situation in the future?
I think it's good to not completely set yourself away from every single notifications . I personally set DND mode in my mobile but I tweak the settings so that my mobile will let me know only if my mom is trying to contact me and ignore any other notifications I get. By this I can be in flow state ignoring all other people and apps but also making sure that I can attend my mom's call coz she calls me only if it's emergency
Totally vibing with the idea of a flow dojo! 🌟 Just shows how our space can really dial up our focus game.
A lot of work went into this vid, fantastic!....and when you described a childhood kitchen & school, that was poetry.....ok back to work 😃
Awesome sauce
Must create the Flojo
This is such an interesting topic. I felt like I was pretty deliberate on how I created my new home office a couple years ago...but after watching this, think it's time for a refresh to try to create a legit Flow Dojo!!! Thanks for sharing!
hi there! I've been watching your videos this month, and it really changed the way I see my brain and my methodology towards working. Would you like please to make a video about speed and how to implement it in every activity in our life, to accumulate little wins and gain that forward momentum.Thank you Rian
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@@colin-nekritz I don't Get it
Great informational video
Brilliant !!!
No crap my flow workspace is my iPhone and standing in my driveway, I’ve spent the last year and a half grinding and learning this way and it’s changed my life lol 😂
"Yesterday's dirty mug..." I feel attacked. Haha
You know how graphic designers use white space to effectively break up content to improve the flow of information so the reader is not overwhelmed with information? That’s what your videos need. You present so much information without pause, you don’t give listeners a chance to absorb what you’re saying before moving on to the next thought. And I really want to absorb what you’re saying. Breath. Pause. Give a moment to process. ✌️
The power of the flow dojo is truly amazing. With a well-organized workspace, I was able to dedicate 1000 hours to my MSc thesis in just 3 months.
Can you explain how to focus on single task for a long period of time.
Awesome Video, so good and so engaging!
another awesome video
Awesome video! Very very inspiring 😊. Speaking of flow state, and let me know if it has been covered before in another video, what is the best way to deal with tasks that are beyond our skill level? How can we enter in flow state when the tasks at hand are very difficult without falling into stress? Thank you
Idr which ones, but there are a few videos that talk about the Skill-Challenge Balance, where you want whatever challenge that's in front of you to be just a little (4%-ish) beyond your current skill level. If a task seems too difficult for your current skillset, it might be because it seems too big. You might be able to reduce a task's challenge level simply by reducing its size and complexity. As they say, "no task is too big to be broken down into smaller pieces". Instead of asking how to accomplish the entire task, just try to accomplish the next step.
flow dojo - like it
If you tell me where i can find such a place without become broke...
Thank you for the content! Just out of curiosity, were there any deviations in decibels while recording or in post? It's possible that it's just me. I am going to listen to this one more time on a different device. Thanks again for the work you are thoughtfully doing.
Watching a video about work flow, clutter and productivity WHILE trying to finish some work and not being able to get into flow because Im on TH-cam 😂
Power of environment
i thought i was crazy xd, ty for the video and the info
I have tried many different workplaces and workplace set-ups. I found, I am nowhere more productive than at one specific table in one specific pub. Any other table in that one pub is non-conducive to productivity and flow. Any coffee shop, library, office, room in my house, etc is non-conducive to productivity and flow.
From.....MOJO . . . TO FLOW DOJO . . . TO FLOWJO . . Lol Love these videos . . .always scientifically power packed.
06:26 when will power flags your environment determines behavior. Wow.. very powerful
Any tips for when your office doesn't have any windows? I'm torn between trying to build a large artificial window, or embracing the flow "cave".
Daylight Simulator Lamp! I have a few in various spaces at home and work.
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I noticed you cite a lot of "facts" without citing and describing the studies on which they are based. That's surprising, considering that the description says your company does research. It's also a common tactic of scam-artists.
Interesting, but did this need to be 33 min long?
Attention span skill issue
If you an issue with the length of the content don’t listen, simple!
What a very dramatic way of putting forth well known practices which work well most of the time for most of the people. Some large words which could mean anything, maybe I just need to be in the flow.
I JUST SAW YOUR ONE VIDEO
AND TBH Thankyou So Much SIR 👑
THIS IS PROBABLY A GEM SUBSCRIPTION I HAVE MADE ON TH-cam ❤
Rian: “The Workspace Olympian engineers their Flow Dojo” 😂
Translation: The dude tidies his desk
i like how this video plans to go so deep
deep into neuroscience
and then ends up in flow dojo
(nothing against it)
and also never really makes an actual point because it's wayyy too long
The first sentence on topic was at 9:39. Start watching from there.
Love it! Didn't expect the incense & feng shui advice on this channel, what a pleasant surprise 😂 careful tho or someone will call you woowoo 😂
ordinary people will call "flow" woowoo as well. Ordinary people go with conventions, thats why they are stupid.
I love your content. Thanks for sharing!
I really wish you could go for a less hyperactive style of editing. You preach flow and focus, but use extremely attention-grabbing, dopamine-hacking visuals. It feels brain melting - I can only listen to your videos :D
When i saw the Mammuts i decided to go back to my desk 😂
20:38 "I use one monitor" - bro, your monitor is the size of 3 monitors. Great video anyway, very well done.
interesting... But I wonder how I should put my phone away. While you surely heard a lot of times "but I need to be available" … I do work as a fleet manager for a small to medium sized company. I do not have a team that could help me out. So any recommendations how I could get away from my phone but still be available in case one of my drivers needs help now and not in half an hour?
And thanks for the download. As English isn't my first language, it made understanding your points way easier.
Nah, you also need your phone for 2FA logons to securelly use your systems.
22:20 condition yourself to associate desk w work. Like when I walk into the office, I work. When I leave the office, I'm off the clock. So, I shouldn't talk to my coworkers about my home problems bc it's work time.. and I shouldn't talk to my spouse about my boss bc it's home time. So, if I'm at work, I should focus on my gd job.
What a concept.
2005: eff my boss, he's always telling me to get back to work.
2024: this guy on TH-cam told me to focus on work when I Need to be working. He's a genius!
correction, a bed has 2 purposes; 1 is sleep and the other should be obvious
Bed-head hair -- definitely a signature of week-long flow state 🙂 (Comment made in jest, but I think there's some truth to it!)
Nothing calms my anxiety more than a messy lab with at least one dirty cup and year’s worth of sticky notes…
Everyone is different though…
You say don't work in coffee shops but in the other video you say change of place is better for focus
Some research has shown that writers are more productive when they’re around other productive writers in a coffee shop. I believe he referenced that before. You’re going to get some conflicting statements about flow state.
@@DavidAlastairHayden Agreed. I think the issue comes down to one of environment. If a coffee shop is full of other people who are being productive on their laptops, your brain is getting cues to be productive as well. If the only laptop in the shop is yours, and everyone else is just chilling, then you're trying to be productive in an environment that's signaling you to chill. The former is consistent, the latter is conflicting.
well said
@@KosstAmojan
All I can think is "Mojo Dojo Casa House"😄
Loved this. Random question: The guide says to keep the monitor middle at eye level, while most guides recommend eye level for the monitor top. I personally struggle with the standard advice and am going to try this, but curious where it's from.
I wondered that too - maybe because the standard advice applied to older smaller monitors and laptops? I certainly couldn't set my 32" monitor's top at eye level and be comfortable.
I also prefer the monitor top at eye level. This was a recommendation from my physio to limit strain to my neck muscles. My monitors are 27 inch monitors. I cannot work with 32 inch monitors. The angle is too wide. And yes, I need that second monitor because I have to monitor my production system while I work on new code.
nice content
Good advice, but that super wide monitor is the equivalent of at least three monitors 🤣
Thanks
Good video/article with some good ideas, lots of food of thought, but unfortunately a few bad advices on ergonomics.
**You do not position your monitor that high (eyesight to the vertical middle of screen)**; instead it should be high enough to just the top of the screen be at eye level. if you have to look up, you will raise your chin and you will hurt your neck over time. Possibly your shoulder as well. Not to mention eye irritation due to dryness that comes with the need to them being wide open more often, specially when looking up. Been there, done that, bought the tee and it says "only 42, but it feels like 74"!
Noise cancelling headphones.
Critical for me to gain what you described.
Ill work on my fang shway