Create space for yourself to have focused time to think/work/be bored.

Create space for yourself to have focused time to think/work/be bored. If you are constantly available you will be living in a state of perpetual distraction. Choose Your Own Trade-Offs.

Techniques

  • Set an out-of-office message
  • Turn off all but the most vital notifications on your phone
  • Leave your phone in the bottom of your bag
  • Have a dedicated block of time on your calendar (Time Blocking)

Source