Emil Klitmose

Emil Klitmose

Emil Klitmose is a productivity expert and focus coach specializing in attention management strategies for knowledge workers. With a background in cognitive psychology and software engineering, he brings a unique perspective to the challenges of deep work in our distraction-filled world.

As the founder of WorkDeep, Emil has helped thousands of professionals improve their focus and achieve more meaningful work through evidence-based strategies and tools. He regularly shares his insights on productivity, deep work, and habit formation through articles, workshops, and speaking engagements.

Articles by Emil Klitmose

Deep Work: Examples and Strategies for Focused Success
2025-05-07

Deep Work: Examples and Strategies for Focused Success

Learn how professionals across disciplines harness deep work to boost productivity, quality, and creative output—and discover tactics to enter this state of concentrated effort.

What are the 4 Rules of Deep Work?
2025-05-06

What are the 4 Rules of Deep Work?

Learn the four essential rules of deep work according to Cal Newport and how they can transform your productivity.

Iron Supplements and Focus: Exploring the Evidence
2025-05-06

Iron Supplements and Focus: Exploring the Evidence

Learn how iron affects brain function and when supplementation might help improve focus, concentration, and mental clarity.

How to Build a Second Brain
2025-05-06

How to Build a Second Brain

Discover how to create a reliable system for capturing, organizing, and sharing your ideas and insights using Tiago Forte's PARA method.

Does Rhodiola Rosea Improve Focus?
2025-05-06

Does Rhodiola Rosea Improve Focus?

Discover how this ancient adaptogenic herb may help improve concentration and mental performance, especially during periods of stress and fatigue.

Does L-Theanine Improve Focus?
2025-05-05

Does L-Theanine Improve Focus?

Discover how L-Theanine, an amino acid found in tea, might help improve focus and concentration, especially when combined with caffeine.

Does Creatine Improve Focus?
2025-05-05

Does Creatine Improve Focus?

Discover how creatine affects memory, attention, and cognitive resilience—especially under stress, in older adults, and those with low baseline creatine levels.

CDP-Choline (Citicoline) for Focus and Attention
2025-05-05

CDP-Choline (Citicoline) for Focus and Attention

Discover how CDP-Choline affects cognitive function, attention span, and memory—especially in aging adults, students, and those with attention challenges.