In a world full of pings and endless scrolling, it’s hard to tune out the noise and tune in to your work. That’s where “monk mode,” a productivity hack popular among CEOs and entrepreneurs, comes in.
In short, monk mode refers to the practice of solely working on one task and not giving in to distractions — including phones.
Monk mode, which went viral on TikTok last year, has been a trend among entrepreneurs and self-help gurus for at least two decades. Since 2004, searches for monk mode have spiked periodically, according to data from Google Trends, and they are back on the rise this year.
The term has inspired apps, social media communities, and a popular TikTok challenge.
I – Word Understanding
Tune out – to stop paying attention
Tune in – to focus on something
II – Have Your Say
1, What do you know about the life of monks in Japan? On what occasions do you see monks?
2, Do you consider your phone a distraction? What else are sources of distraction in your daily life? What do you do to stay focused?
