Getting Rid of Distractions
by Jay on Mar.22, 2011, under Human
Here are some of my tips for dealing with distractions when trying to get work done. I hope you find them useful!
Shut off the outside world
Close down all rss apps, twitter, facebook , email etc.. these are not your friends when trying to get work done. They’re designed to keep you on the site with little popups saying there are new updates or messages to be read. Once they’re open, you will find yourself checking the page often, very often. So kill those when you need to get stuck in.
Plan your attack
Turn your back on the screen and take out some pen and paper and actually write down or draw what you want to achieve. This will have the effect of forcing you to think about what you need to accomplish.
Create Mini Tasks
Break down the task into mini tasks and put these into a todo list. Put this on paper as a physical list is way better than a virtual one. You’ll be able to track your progress by this. This will act as a positive feedback loop which will help with momentum.
Impose a deadline
Apply a strict deadline and stick to it. This will give you a sense of urgency to the tasks at hand.
Carrot and Stick
If you meet the deadlines, give yourself a reward!
Say ‘No’
If others approach you requesting some of your time, just say no.
Do you have any tips for getting rid of distractions in order to get work completed?
