My most productive periods are when I lose track of time and become completely absorbed in my task. This delightful state of strain-free hyperfocus is commonly called being in “the zone” or “a state of flow.”
As I’m writing this article, I’m trying to achieve that somewhat elusive state. When I get into flow, I’ll know it because I’ll stop thinking about the idea of working. I’ll feel energized and excited about the work, and all distractions will fade away.
