How to find your path to productivity amid life’s distractions It’s hard to stay focused today when everything and everyone is trying frantically to get our attention. But when you have a project that you need to complete, sometimes you must shut out the distractions and just get to work. Honestly, though, I might scream if one more person tells me all my problems will be solved with time blocking. Block the time on the calendar. Treat it like you would any other appointment. Sure.