Different Types Of Distractions

Studies show we can work for an average of just forty seconds in front of a computer before we’re either distracted or interrupted. (Needless to say, we do our best work when we attend to a task for a lot longer than forty seconds.)

We all are distracted by something else a...

To reduce distractions —

1. Take stock of the distractions around you. Make a list.
2. Distance yourself
3. Introduce more productive cues into your environment.

To connect dots more easily —

1. Scatter your attention in a richer environment. — You can also use cues to capture everything you need to get done.
2. Write out the problems you’re trying to crack.
3. Sleep on a problem.
4. Step back.
5. Intentionally leave tasks unfi...

As many as 40 % of our actions are habits, which shouldn’t require conscious deliberation. That is autopilot mode. We can't manage our attention in autopilot mode.

To swith off autopilot mode -

• Just keep a plan what to do, when to do, and how much time will take ...

Mind Map will help you to remember it BETTER.

WHEN WE CAN MULTITASK

1. A few small habitual tasks. - listing music and running or cleaning home etc.
2. A task that needs most of our focus, as well as, a habitual task. - listening to a podcast or audiobook while doing maintenance tasks, or play...

To hyperfocus,

• Choose a productive or meaningful object of attention;
• Eliminate as many external and internal distractions as you can;
• Set a timer
• Focus on that chosen object of attention;
• Continually draw your focus back to that one object of attention....

As a rule, we should

• consume more useful information, especially when we have the energy to process something denser;
• consume balanced information when we have less energy;
• consume entertaining information with intention or when we’re running low on energy and need to r...

Scatter Focus: Our Brains Hidden Creative Mode

Different style of scatter focus

1. Capture mode: Letting your mind roam freely and capturing whatever comes up.
2. Problem-crunching mode: Holding a problem loosely in your mind a...

Here are a few other break activities that may help 

• Going on a nature walk.
• Running outside or visiting the gym at work (if your company has one) or offsite
• Meditating (especially if your office has a relaxation room)
• Reading something fun and not work-related