Tech that fights distractions (so you don’t have to)

Between endless social feeds, constant notifications and tab overload, staying focused takes more than willpower. Your feed is built to be addictive, so if distractions get the best of you, you’re not alone.

The good news? The Internet also offers the fix. From browser extensions to focus timers and time-blocking calendars, there’s no shortage of tools to help you set goals and stay on track. When online noise becomes a problem, tech can be part of the solution.

Tidy up your tabs with browser extensions

Not every open tab deserves your attention. These browser extensions help you stay focused by limiting distractions and organizing your online workspace.

• StayFocusd (Chrome): Blocks time-wasting sites after you’ve used up your daily limit. Perfect for kicking your doomscrolling habit.
  
  
• LeechBlock (Firefox): Customizable to the minute. Block certain sites, limit your time, or schedule focus hours.
  
  
• Toby: Turn your cluttered tabs into organized collections. It’s like a clean desktop for your browser.
  
  

You don’t have to go cold turkey on your favorite websites—just give them boundaries.

Structure your day with time-blocking tools

Time-blocking isn’t about rigid scheduling—it’s about intentional focus. These tools make it easier to map out your day and actually stick to it.

• Google Calendar: You already use it for meetings—why not use it to schedule focus time, breaks, and even lunch?
  
  
• Sunsama: Plan your day by dragging tasks into time slots. Great for turning to-do lists into action plans.
  
  
• Clockwise: Automatically clears space in your calendar so you have blocks of time to focus without interruption.

A little structure goes a long way when you’re trying to stay on task.

Get more done with productivity apps

From managing tasks to setting daily goals, productivity apps help bring order to chaos. These apps don’t just keep you on track—they help you stay motivated.

• Notion: A flexible all-in-one workspace for notes, tasks, wikis and databases. It’s as simple or as powerful as you want it to be.
  
  
• Todoist: A clean, fast, no-fuss to-do list that lets you organize tasks by priority, project or deadline.
  
  
• Trello: Visual project management using boards, lists and cards. Great for teams or anyone who thinks in columns.

Whether you need a simple task list or a robust dashboard for life admin, there’s a productivity app to match your style.

The Internet is here to help

Focus doesn’t mean working harder. It means setting yourself up to succeed. With the right tools and a reliable internet connection, you can block distractions, build better habits and actually get stuff done.

And if your connection is lagging behind your productivity? You know where to find us.