I understand where you are coming from. I have a hard time focusing for long stretches. For me these are the techniques that I find to work:
1. Remove as many distraction as you can. You work for yourself so you have more control over your environment than most. Try something like Leachblock for Firefox if you have issues with web surfing.
2. When you are off task tell yourself you are just going to do a few minutes of work. Getting started on a task is always the hardest part.
3. Once you are working on a task try to avoid stopping. Even telling yourself you will take a brake in a few minutes is helpful. You just have to get past that moment of distraction.
4. Don't beat yourself up over getting distracted. It will cause you to get a complex and not make the situation better.
5. Take breaks. You should be taking a 15 minute break every hour or 2. Get up and walk away from your computer. You mind needs that time to keep focused when you need it to.
1. Remove as many distraction as you can. You work for yourself so you have more control over your environment than most. Try something like Leachblock for Firefox if you have issues with web surfing.
2. When you are off task tell yourself you are just going to do a few minutes of work. Getting started on a task is always the hardest part.
3. Once you are working on a task try to avoid stopping. Even telling yourself you will take a brake in a few minutes is helpful. You just have to get past that moment of distraction.
4. Don't beat yourself up over getting distracted. It will cause you to get a complex and not make the situation better.
5. Take breaks. You should be taking a 15 minute break every hour or 2. Get up and walk away from your computer. You mind needs that time to keep focused when you need it to.