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Distractions In Daily Life

Distractions In Daily Life

Distractions are always around you. If you're focused on your work and suddenly your phone buzzes, you feel like checking it immediately or your mind starts to day-dream after a certain period of focus. Has this ever happened to you? If yes, don't worry! I'm gonna share a few ideas on how to work consistently by not getting distracted.

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4. Using The Pomodoro Technique

The pomodoro technique is a simple tool to increase efficiency and quality of work. It can be applied to anything, be it exercising or studying or reading. For those of you who don't know about it, it's nothing but focusing on the particular task for 25 minutes and then taking a 5 minute break.

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1. Attitude Towards Work

Getting distracted is mainly because we tend to lose focus after a certain period of working. Changing your attitude towards your work will help you know the importance of your work and not get distracted.

It's very simple to do. Jot down the reason of why you want to work and keep remindin...

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2. Setting Short Term Work Goals

Setting short work related goals can remove temporary distractions and help you see the long term goal ahead. You must set the short-term goal in such a way that it highlights the long-term goal. Ideally, these goals should be achievable in a short period of time like a week or a month.

Ev...

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5. Snack Up!

If you feel drowsy during work, have a small snack. Don't eat any high calorie foods like doritos or Pringles as these will only worsen your drowsiness. Eat salads and fruits. A cup of coffee is also helpful.

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6. Last But Not The Least

Work with a group of people frequently who share the same goals as you. They may be your schoolmates or colleagues or friends. Working in a group tends to make every individual more productive and also competitive. This is a big time mood booster and gives one hell of a rush.

Also, distract...

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3. Focusing On Work

While working, removing all distractions is an obviously important thing. Switch off your phone or keep it on silent and remove any other distractions. Inform your parents or siblings before you work or they are gonna barge in and disturb you completely.

Also, remove all those items or pos...

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Trying to find the purpose of my life.

Getting distracted is easy, but staying focused is tough. Here are some ideas on how to prevent distractions!

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