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Phone in Drawer Rule
“Phone in Drawer Rule” is a short 5-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Professional domain. Phone in closed drawer during deep work — not on desk. Its goal: Removing phone from sight recovers 30% of focus. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.
Phone in closed drawer during deep work — not on desk.
Goal
Removing phone from sight recovers 30% of focus.
Steps
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Before work, phone in drawer.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Deeper immediate focus.
Evidence base
School: Cognitive Psychology
Founders: Adrian Ward (2017)
Ward UT Austin 2017 — "Brain Drain" study.
Keywords
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Phone in Drawer Rule" take?
This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "Phone in Drawer Rule"?
Deeper immediate focus. In the short term: Higher output.
Is "Phone in Drawer Rule" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Cognitive Psychology (Adrian Ward (2017)). Ward UT Austin 2017 — "Brain Drain" study.
Is "Phone in Drawer Rule" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.
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