The key to beating distractions

Something to consider when establishing deadlines - "Longer deadlines can lead workers to think an assignment is harder than it actually is, which causes them to commit more resources to the work. This, in turn, increases how much they procrastinate and their likelihood of quitting. This is true even when the deadline length is incidental, such as when a venue or guest isn’t available for an extended period of time."

Trouble focusing could just mean that your work isn’t complex enough, and that there isn’t enough of it.

I’m not sure I want to take on even more or harder stuff, but I do like the idea of hyperfocus. You can procrastinate by reading “Distracted? Work Harder” by productivity expert Chris Bailey.

There's no reason not to write a 'to-do' list now.

Turns out, there are a LOT of reasons we procrastinate. I've been researching procrastination problems and solutions. Here's a simple guide for you. Which category (or categories!) of procrastination do you fall under? "Why we procrastinate and how to fix our patterns" https://bit.ly/2whv6dr #productivity #procrastination

Consciously taking on a greater number of complex projects is a powerful way to enter a mental state of hyperfocus — an attentional mode in which one task consumes your complete attention. #productivity #focus