Distractions Everywhere
Chris Orlando RN, BSN
President at VOC Associates | Entrepreneur | Investor | Helping you THRIVE everyday
Distraction – the arch-nemesis of productivity! Whether you're trying to write an essay, finish a project, or just get through your to-do list, distractions are always lurking around the corner, ready to pounce and steal our attention.
There's always something vying for our attention – a text message, a notification, a funny meme – and before you know it, hours have passed and you're no closer to getting through That Thing You Need to Do.
And let's not forget about the physical distractions, like the sound of your neighbor's dog barking, the temptation of the leftovers in the fridge, or that annoying fly buzzing around your head. It's like the universe is conspiring against you, trying to prevent you from getting anything done.
So, how can you combat distractions and stay on track? Well, there's always the tried-and-true method of turning off your phone, closing your browser, and locking yourself in a quiet room. But let's be real, that's not always practical. Especially if you are in the middle of a big project or have deadlines to meet.
Instead, maybe we should try embracing our distractions. Set a timer and allow ourselves to have a certain amount of time to indulge in whatever's distracting us. Once the timer goes off, let's get back to work. Or, maybe we can try using our distractions to our advantage. For example, if you're struggling to focus on a task, maybe listening to music or a podcast to help you get in the zone. It saved me a couple times this last month!
In the end, distractions are just a part of life. But with a little bit of humor, a lot of self-discipline, and maybe a pair of noise-cancelling headphones, we can conquer our distractions and get back to being productive.
Above all, maybe distractions can be a good thing. They can be a way to remind yourself to take a break and prevent burnout. It's like a mini-vacation from the stresses of work and responsibilities. Do some yoga, or some journaling. If something is on your mind, maybe working through it will help you move ahead and focus.
Distractions are everywhere... How do you deal with distractions?
Medical Equipment Planner at Cleveland Clinic
2 å¹´Thx for sharing. You think about?productivity?in this day and age in respect to just 25-30 years ago. How did we ever get things done? You had to multi task, but you were limited with the amount of technology and information at your fingertips. Blueprint drawings were all paper, no texting, just pagers, email in a business setting just being implemented, you had to call people to have a personal one on one discussion. You were busy but believe more focused, less distractions. Technology although great in many respects, I believe has caused us to be more distracted. So yes, shut off your phone, step away, stay off of or delete Facebook, lol. Thx Chris.?