Are you always getting distracted during work or school? For some of us, concentrating on the completion of certain tasks is difficult; however, there are several ways to combat this problem. This article provides a few tips to keep you focused and on track.
1Know what you need to get done (e.g., finishing your homework, doing your chores, studying, etc.)
2Find ways to enjoy your task.
- If you get distracted finishing your homework, then make a game out of the process. Give yourself a treat after completing difficult assignments.
- If you get distracted doing chores around the house, keep track of how long it takes to do a given task. Keep track of these figures to make things interesting.
- If you get distracted while studying and benefit from working with others, try studying with other people.
3Figure out what is distracting you (e.g., friends, food, a wandering mind, worries, etc.) Identifying the problem will allow you to address the issue directly.
4Designate a place, room, or other location that eliminates these distractions. Clean your workplace regularly to avoid clutter, which could become a distraction.
5Stagger breaks. These time periods can be used to quell whatever may be distracting you (e.g. food, gossip, anxiety.)
6Get into a routine. Maintaining this routine will make focusing easier.
7Avoid stress. Sometimes, stress causes a decline in concentration.
- Try to stick to a routine. Keep doing what needs to be done day after day at the same time and it will become automatic.
- Make yourself excited to do the job, give yourself a reward at the end!
- Set a timer and try finishing your work before the timer ends.
- Try meditating. Meditation helps to build concentration and focus.
- Try "bribing" yourself (i.e., if you are being distracted by food, set some in front of you and tell yourself, "I can eat this once I'm done with my work.) This will require some self-restraint, but it will work.
- If someone is bothering you simply ignore them and walk away.
- If a place is too loud, purchase a pair of earplugs.
- Make a list of the things you have to do.
- If it's a big task, set mini goals or steps until you get the whole task done.
- Try putting a timer for 30 minutes, keep working until it rings, set it again for 10 minutes and do something fun, then work for another 30.
- If you play music while doing an assignment or task, try music in a language you don't understand. That way, you won't get caught up in the lyrics.
- If there is a certain object distracting you, (phone, toy, etc.) keep it in different room while you complete the task.
- If you just have a wandering mind, set a timer to challenge yourself.
Categories: Improving Productivity
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Español: evitar distraerte cuando estás intentando hacer algo, Italiano: Smettere di Distrarti Quando Cerchi di Completare un Lavoro, Русский: перестать отвлекаться от важных дел, Português: Parar de se Distrair ao Tentar Fazer Algo
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