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Office Productivity Tips: How to Setup a Desk to Create Better Focus
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Throw distractions away
Do not put your smartphone on your work desk.
Even though turning off all notifications and turning the device to silent mode might eliminate distraction, having it physically there would give your mind a subconscious signal that someone might be looking for you.
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Keep your desk setting simple
You'll find yourself more focused and motivated. The key here is having lots of desk space where you could draw and write things on.
It takes discipline to keep the work desk as clean and simple as possible, but it is certainly worth the effort and is a great habit to have.
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What symbolizes the current focus
Ask yourself: “How can I alter and create a work environment to work towards my productivity?”
Put things that you currently focus on in front of you.
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Organize your tasks for a better focus
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Scheduling improves your focus
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Willpower is Limited
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Knowledge is not Enough When It Comes To Bad Habits
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If you know that you will eat junk food because your refrigerator is filled with it, remove all the junk food.
Adding Friction To Bad Habits
Just as removing friction aids in doing the activity more often, adding friction can aid to remove the bad habit, by making it difficult or cumbersome to do so.
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Take a Nap
Dreaming is a source of inspiration because your brain is working even when you’re asleep.
If you can’t seem to break through your brainstorming session, take a nap.
Drink
People who are concentrating too hard will sometimes block the creative processes necessary for problem-solving.
A drink or two might just help calm your brain.
Listen to Music
Music can put you into a “mind-wandering” state that’s perfectly conducive to coming up with new and creative ideas.