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If your brain is used to running to Reddit or Facebook when you don't want to work, block those two sites. It will take more mental effort to Google something specific to waste time looking at than it will for you to lazily scroll through your news feed.

Without a doubt, my current favorite tool for blocking distracting sites is an app called Freedom. Available for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, Freedom lets you block every digital distraction you can think of, using custom lists of distracting sites.

The app isn't free, but it does offer a 7-session free trial to get a feel for how it works. And once your trial is over, the app costs just $6.99/month (even less if you get the Annual or Forever plan).


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Here are some other apps you can use to block familiar sites that waste time when you're working:

Focus (Mac): Focus lets you block distracting sites and apps for set periods of time, as well as schedule recurring productivity blocks. It can also function as a Pomodoro timer for when you’re really putting off something important. Focus is available on a free 14-day trial; after that, it’s a one-time purchase of $19.99.
FocalFilter (Windows) – FocalFilter lets you block sites in multiple browsers. It doesn’t let you set recurring “blocking” periods, but if you just need a way to stay focused during a particularly difficult task, it’s still a great option.
AutoControl (Mac): AutoControl works the same way as FocalFilter, blocking sites for a predetermined period of time. Even if you restart your computer or delete the app, you won't be able to access distracting sites until the timer is activated (choose the sites you block carefully!).