Originally Posted by sonofsam

Tip #1: Keep a clean workstation
Tip #2: Set and keep a real work schedule
Tip #3: Keep yourself marked as "invisible" on ICQ
Tip #4: make a list first thing in the morning of what you want to get done by the end of the day.
Tip #5: Stay off of GFY
Tip #6: Sit with good posture and stretch regularly.
Tip #7: Have everything you need to work, near your workstation so you don't keep having to get up and come back... will lower the chances of you getting distracted and starting to do something else