Let’s face it, everyone has problems focusing on their work at least every now and then. Despite trying "many productivity hacks" I found online, I didn't actually feel that they helped me. At that point, I began searching for a scientific and psychologically proven solution. There are loads of tricks to hack your brain into being more productive and I’ve inspired myself from the works of people w
ho truly understand how humans think (like Scott Adams, Robert Cialdini, Norman Vincent Peale). I discovered a method that has its roots in accountability: you tell a stranger what you plan to accomplish for the day and start working in front of him/her. Sounds simple, but this really pushes us outside of our comfort zone and helps us accomplish tasks so we won't be seen as a liar or unable to achieve what you intend.