Cutting Out Distractions Promotes Calmness & Focus
Updated: Jun 16, 2022
One of the biggest stressors many of us face is distractions. Distractions are anything that lead us away from the work we are trying to accomplish and the things that matter most to us in life. Once we're distracted, we get behind and miss out on important moments and opportunities. This often leads to an increase of negative feelings like pressure, anxiety, sadness, and stress. Emotional upheaval becomes a cycle when we're led by outside influences. Let's take a look at some ways to regain control by cutting out distractions in order to promote calmness and focus.
Go Offline
One of the biggest places for distraction is in the digital world. Email, social media, and texting can be like a siren call. You immediately answer when you hear an alert. You might also feel tethered to checking in on the outside world through Facebook or Instagram. While technology can be wonderful, it can also take away a lot, such as productivity and meaningful moments. Set some limits on the time you spend online each day in order to avoid distractions. Check email and social media only two or three times during the workday. Remove your phone from the room completely if you must.
Set Small Deadlines
Setting small deadlines for yourself imposes time limits. It also enhances your focus by challenging you to beat the clock. Seeing an end to your task makes it seem easier to get started and to remain in the flow, which increases productivity. Setting the clock for an hour to complete a task is a good initial guideline, but each task may require its own unique deadline.
Break it Down
Along with setting small deadlines, it can help to break big tasks into smaller chunks. Doing so makes your job seem so much more manageable. You'll gain the inspiration and motivation necessary to keep going when you feel you are facing an achievable goal, rather than an impossible feat.
Move Yourself
Sometimes rather than removing distractions such as your cellphone from your presence, you'll need to remove yourself from the source of what's distracting you. For example, if you work from home and find yourself frequently distracted by household chores or your favorite television program, it would be a wise idea to find another location from which to work. Head to a coffee shop or library to get things done.
These are some suggestions to get you started on the process of removing distractions from your life. Once you eliminate some of this type of clutter, you'll feel lighter and calmer, ready to face the world.
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