One thing is for certain, we live in a world
with no shortage of distractions.
And
it’s almost impossible to avoid distractions.
From
technology that connects us to everything and everyone to the endless sources
of entertainment all around us, modern life is a landmine full of distractions
capable of derailing your progress each day.
A
few common questions include:
- How can I avoid distractions at
work?
- How do I stop being distracted by
thoughts?
- What can I do about being
distracted by my phone?
So,
if you want to ensure both your professional and your SUCCESS though, it’s important to avoid these
distractions as best as possible. If you are looking for a way to avoid
distractions and be more productive each day, here are 4 great tips to
consider.
1. Plan Your Day The Night
Before
There’s
something to be said for the value of having a schedule in place.
When
you plan out each day the night before, you’ll begin to see distractions more
for what they are – something that is going to halt your progress and keep you
from sticking to the schedule that you planned out.
Here’s
what I do:
Each
afternoon before you call it a day, take the time to plan out the things you
want to accomplish the next day and the schedule you want to stick to, perhaps
writing them down in a planner or in an excel document on your computer.
These
can be work-related tasks you want to get done as well as breaks and time for
relaxation that you want to schedule in.
If
you are able to plan out your day beforehand, though, you’ll be much more
likely to stick to that plan and avoid distractions that could derail it.
2. Go Offline
The
internet and all that it provides access to is by far the number one
distraction of modern times.
While
many people work online and are therefore unable to avoid the internet while
they work, going offline while you go about completing your daily tasks is a
great way to avoid any distractions if you are able to do so.
Too
scared of FOMO?
At
the very least, set your smartphone aside while you work and only check it
occasionally during your breaks.
A
phone buzzing with notifications is going to be a much bigger distraction than
a computer that is connected to the internet.
Also,
in the same way that going offline can make you more productive while you work,
going offline during your time off can be incredibly beneficial as well.
Take
some time to disconnect from the internet and truly enjoy the world and people
around you. Make a HABIT of
doing this.
If
you do, you’ll likely find your time off to be far more refreshing and
enjoyable.
3. Wake Up Early
Start
your day earlier in the morning. The early morning hours are some of the most
valuable hours of the entire day.
Not
only are you going to be much more motivated and determined when you first
start the day, but distractions tend to typically pile up more and more as the
day goes on.
So
what can you do?
Try
tackling the projects that require the most focus out of you in the early hours
of the morning.
If
you are able to wake up and get started in the calm, peaceful hours of early
dawn before most people start their day and before most distracting things have
begun, even better.
The
more you make use of the distraction-free hours of the early morning, the more
productive you will be. Setting up morning timetable will help you to do
this.
4. Declutter Your
Workspace
Clutter
and distractions go hand in hand.
Every
piece of a clutter in your space is an individual source of distraction, and
taken as a whole, clutter can be even more distracting than just its individual
parts. It’s no doubt hard to stay focused and concentrate when you are
surrounded by mess and disorganization.
Clutter
also forces you to take time to search for the things that you need, which in
turn creates a window for you to be sidetracked from what you need to be
focusing on.
Want
to crush this chaos?
Simply
take the time to declutter your space and create both a work and living space
that is organized and clutter-free. When you’re done, you’ll likely have an
environment that lends itself far better to focus and concentration than it did
before.
The
most common causes of distraction take little effort to correct, but pay off
big time in productivity. That’s why it’s important to be mindful of focus and
take immediate action when you find a way to optimize your routine.
Now
I’d love to hear from you, so my question today is: What is distracting
you from success? What habits can you change today, that will transform
your tomorrow?
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