Deep Work Session Planner — Cal Newport Method

Cal Newport's research shows that 4 hours of true deep work produces more than 8 hours of fragmented work. But most people sit down to "focus" with no plan and get pulled into distractions within minutes. This prompt designs your deep work session before you start: - **Pre-session ritual** — 5-minute setup to enter flow state - **Session agenda** — time-blocked 25-minute Pomodoros with specific targets - **Progress metrics** — what does "done" look like for this session? - **Distraction shutdown protocol** — exactly how to handle interruptions - **Energy management** — when to take breaks and what to do during them - **Post-session review** — what to capture before the session ends For: writing sessions, coding sprints, design work, studying, and any cognitively demanding task.