I had a similar experience (on a smaller scale), but then discovered that working away from home—usually at a cafe—was basically a magic fix for my productivity

I had a similar experience (on a smaller scale), but then discovered that working away from home—usually at a cafe—was basically a magic fix for my productivity problems. And I’ve seen a number of people on HN say the same thing. IMO, if your focus starts drifting, find a new physical location to work from.