🚀 Staying Focused as a Software Developer & Part-Time YouTuber 🎥💻

As someone juggling software development and creating content for YouTube, I’ve learned the power of deep work. To stay productive, I:

✅ Avoid touching my phone during work hours.
✅ Turn off Slack notifications on my work laptop.
✅ Minimize all non-essential notifications on my personal Windows PC.

I stick to focused sessions—at least 1 hour at a time—before checking messages. And even then, I only respond to what truly matters. 📩 For example, I ignore marketing or news emails, labeling them in Gmail to read once a week (or every two weeks).

This approach keeps me focused, helps me avoid burnout, and ensures I’m spending time on what truly matters.

💡 What are your tips for staying productive and avoiding distractions? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear your strategies! 🚀