Don't Waist Your Time Online!
I am sitting in front of my computer eager to write my content. Oh yes, it will take me only an hour or two to write my article.
Mmm.... Maybe I should check first my mailbox before I get started. Goutch, I forgot, I need to check my affiliate sales, too! Oh.. someone just sent me a message on my Facebook page! Ring Ring.. I need to answer this call now!
OOHHH...It's getting late, and I still didn't start my article.
What am I going to do? I need to write 3 articles per week if I want to grow my business!
Am I the only one who gets distracted? Come on. I am sure it happens to you, too:)
The truth is that we live in a world full of distractions. There are entertainments everywhere, and even more on the internet, which make it really hard to focus on our everyday life.
So the question is, are there ways to stop wasting time online?
And the answer is, of course,Yes!
Create a To-Do List
That's one of the most effective ways to keep you on track. Write down a to-do list on a piece of paper using a pen. By doing so, you give a command to your subconscious mind and believe it or not; your brain will make you achieve all your goals!
Turn Off Your Phone
I don't know about you, but I am in love with my phone! It's funny, but I spend more time with my phone than with my husband:) Did you know that most people check their phones 150 every single day. That's a lot! So do yourself a favor. When you work, just turn it off! I am sure he will forgive you!
Read Your Email Once a Day.
I admit it. I was addicted to checking my email dozen times a day.
But hey, I have recovered! Want to know my secret?
Here is what I do. It's simple. I open my email only after work! That's all!
So if you are in the same situation, try my method. It works great!
Turn Off Your Television
Even though I am a responsible adult, I still feel like a child! When the TV is on, I often find myself running to the TV if I hear something that grabs my attention.
Yes, that's my weakest quality:) If you want my two cents, don't even bother turning on your TV!
Set an End Time
When I am not in a rush to do something, then I become less productive. I spend more time procrastinating and do much less than I should. I've read somewhere that setting a specific end time to my day will help accomplish my work. Which I did, and it works great!
Everyone has its own way to manage her/himself. I am curious to know What is yours?
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Count me in you said it perfectly. This is our ‘adult-child’ peculiarities and so challenging to defeat.
I think we were all very attentive in our younger adult years.
The only good distractions are eating well, going for a walk and excercise, pampering one self in between.
Even a good long bath definitely comes to mind:)
Don’t forget to recharge and de stress that will recharge your focus batteries .
Focus is enabling and should allow you to think clearly. I had exactly this experience last night.
After 3 hours typing, and re structuring my content, I was blank and with a headache.
I decided I’d rather not burn down so I just went to bed. Focus is like Peter Pan’s shadow: catch me and keep me if you can kind of pursuit.
I only know these days that to maintain that interested focus is to have music in the background and suddenly assume an avatar of a top journalist or magazine editor.
We all are chief editors of our online magazines. That gets the seriousness and incentives running constantly in our minds.
Firstly I will go out today to meet my friend and her kid. Take them to the aquarium too.
Another fruitful activity is to take your camera along with you on social dates.
Take pictures of things related to your niche.
Some day you can build an online stock photo resource of our own .
A prospective business idea even within your WA boot camp niche to compliment your articles.
One of our to do’s: survive as you said for sure and Survive to Thrive:)
Hi Shweta,
You are right, we all need some breaks. It is important to de-stress and recharge our batteries:)
Great idea to take pictures:)
Thank you for the comment!
Hey thanks for the tips. It is so easy to get distracted when you don't have a time clock to punch for someone else. Making your todo list is so important. Have a great day .
Allen
Hi Buddy,
The to-do list is one of the most important parts:)
Have a fantastic day too!
Thank you for the comment!
Great article! I have to work on this focus everyday. I slot specific times to blog and focus on that one task for the time. And I still get distracted too! WA comments, this person needs help, new training added, google alerts, emails, ack!
I do like the time based slot idea. You are correct, this helps create a little sense of urgency and can help keep the focus to complete that one task by due time.
Reality is, perfection for focus is nearly impossible. So daily training and reminding of focus time everyday for every designated task slot is a life long process. Just keep at it one day at a time knowing that time efficiency strategies are possible. Having more than 24 hours per day is not :)
Hi Kim,
Indeed, it's nearly impossible to focus 100% on your work:)
We can do our best!
Thank you for the comment!
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Very awesome tips that I am sure we can all use everyday!
Thank you!
:)
Hi Lewis,
Sure, we should use them every day :)
Thank you for the comment!