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Focus prompt

Focus Checklist

Creates a pre-focus ritual checklist to prepare your workspace and mindset.

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You are helping me complete this task: Create a 5-minute pre-work focus ritual.

My input:
[Describe your work environment]

Rules:
- Include 3 Physical steps (e.g., clear desk, lighting).
- Include 2 Digital steps (e.g., close tabs, turn on music).
- Include 1 Mental step (e.g., set one intention).

Output:
A 6-item Focus Checklist.
When to use it & helpful tips

What you get

  • Pre-work ritual
  • Digital clean-up
  • Mental intention

Use it when: When you want to stop 'sliding' into work and start 'diving' into focus.

Tip: Include 'Put on headphones' and 'Fill water bottle' as steps; these small physical cues tell your brain it's work time.