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Need a simple website blocker for studying, working, or even for keeping a team on track?<\/p>

In our distracted, info-overloaded world, saying “no” can give the ultimate edge at school or in your career.<\/p>

Struggling with productivity issues can feel like a very personal problem. But if you think you’re alone, think again. Distraction and procrastination have become the norm!<\/p>

For example, go take a look at the constant noise on your social feeds. People posting something new every few minutes. Ahe constant barrage of tweets on Twitter. Stories shared across Snapchat.<\/p>

You know these people, so YOU tell us…<\/p>

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Don’t You Think They’ve Got More Important Things to Do With Their Time?<\/strong><\/p>

Probably so…<\/p>

But this constant state of distraction and playing around online when you should be busy – not something most people can control.<\/p>

In fact, one study by Michigan State University back in 2013<\/a> showed that even the smallest distractions, like being interrupted by a quick message on a phone or chat app, caused twice as many errors in focus-based tasks.<\/p>

Even worse, most students and employees tend to drastically overestimate their ability to continue performing as usual while these distractions go on.<\/p>

And with the buzz of today’s technologies constantly in the background of our entire day, one can only guess what this costs in performance across every realm.<\/p>

For many people it’s a recipe for digital distraction an even addiction.<\/p>

So What Are Web Blockers?<\/strong><\/h2>

And What Can They Do to Increase Productivity and Performance?<\/h2>

Even with all of the distractions, shiny new apps, and productivity killers hypnotizing us out of our own potential on a daily basis\u2026<\/p>

Hope is not lost.<\/p>

New technologies always bring challenges and learning curves, sure. But as with any new technology, great solutions to this challenge are popping up to help you fight back. To regain control of your own habits and become more productive than ever before.<\/p>

With students, driven professionals, and employers realizing the consequences of all our growing distractions, the use of simple website blockers and apps are on the rise.<\/p>

A Web Blocker is Exactly What it Sounds Like. <\/a><\/h2>

It’s an app or software you install on your phone or computer to block out the internet, maybe even apps and games, as needed. So you can streamline your attention to focus only on what actually matters.<\/p>

If you want a quick description of how web blocking works, watch this explainer video we made for our own web blocking productivity app, FocusMe.<\/p>