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I hacked my clock to control my focus

I often get distracted. I obviously don’t like it. So I decided to turn my computer’s clock into a constant reminder to help me focus. Implementation This hack requires: Ubuntu with GNOME desktop environment The Panel Date Format extension A simple bash script 1. Install the Panel Date Format extension # If you don't have the GNOME Shell extensions manager sudo apt install gnome-shell-extensions Install Panel Date Format from the GNOME Extensions website.

Ubuntu with GNOME desktop environment The Panel Date Format extension A simple bash script Now you can type focus.sh Coding or focus.sh Marketing and your clock features a persistent reminder of your intended focus. Zero Willpower Required: The reminder appears without any action on your part Omnipresent: Your eyes naturally drift to the clock dozens of times daily Context-Resetting: Each glance recalibrates your attention Non-Intrusive: Unlike notifications, it doesn’t break your flow

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