Eliminate distractions

• Turn off all notifications on your phone, computer, and tablet
• Leave your phone in odd places that prevent you from immediately finding it
• Work with headphones as people are less likely to approach you.
• If you find interesting articles, save th...

Distractions cause cognitive load: they fill up your working memory. As a result, there’s less space for your long-term goals.

A distraction can be anything such as chatting with friends, listening to the radio or watching television.

Our behaviour can be shaped by things we are unaware of.

For example, when we try to focus on our work, it's easy to wander off track with distractions such as checking social media or answering emails. Suspending Facebook accounts or deleting apps from your phone can help to reduce th...