Okay, let’s talk about this Levi Heaton thing I tried out.
Getting Started with the Idea
Heard the name floating around, Levi Heaton, associated with some kind of, I don’t know, efficiency technique? Sounded simple enough, maybe too simple. Decided, what the heck, might as well see if there’s anything to it in my own routine. Didn’t expect miracles, just curious, you know?
The Actual Process – Day 1
So, first thing I did was just try to apply the core idea I picked up – basically, extreme focus on one single task block. No phone, no email notifications, just the work itself. Picked editing some photos I took last week. Usually, I jump between that, checking messages, maybe reading an article.
Here’s what I did, step-by-step:
- Set a timer. Just a simple kitchen timer, nothing fancy. Went for 45 minutes based on what I kinda remembered reading about this Heaton approach.
- Turned off my phone ringer. Put it face down, out of sight.
- Closed my email tab on the computer.
- Opened up the photo editing software and the folder with the pictures.
- Started working. Just editing. Cropping, adjusting colors, the usual stuff.
Honestly, the first 10 minutes felt weird. Kept having the urge to check my phone. Resisted. Pushed through. Got into a bit of a groove after about 15 minutes. The timer went off, felt like it was quicker than usual.
Trying it Again – Day 2 & 3
Decided to repeat the process the next day. This time, it was writing a piece, similar to this one actually. Same drill: timer (went for 50 mins this time), phone off, distractions minimized. It felt a little easier to ignore the itch to check things. Managed to get a solid chunk of writing done.
Did it a third time for some planning work. Mapping out project steps. This time, I noticed I was actually thinking clearer during the timed block. Less mental clutter, maybe? Still simple, but felt like I was actually doing the task instead of thinking about doing it while getting sidetracked.
So, What’s the Verdict?
Look, it’s not rocket science. It’s basically just forcing yourself to focus. Calling it the ‘Levi Heaton’ method or whatever… maybe gives it a name, makes it feel like a concrete thing to try. Did it revolutionize my life? Nah. But, did it help me get specific chunks of work done with less faffing about? Yeah, actually.
My main takeaways:
- It forces discipline. The timer helps.
- Cutting out the usual digital noise really does make a difference, even if just for short bursts.
- It’s simple. Maybe that’s the point. Nothing complex to learn.
Will I keep doing it? Probably, for tasks that need concentration. It’s easy enough to implement. Just need to remember to actually do it. It’s just basic focus, really, but putting that ‘Levi Heaton’ label on it seemed to be the push I needed to give dedicated focus a proper try again. Turned out alright. Nothing amazing, but definitely useful. Simple, practical. That’s my experience with it, anyway.