Sometimes, stay focused on our work is a struggle. Distractions are everywhere. This leads us to the question; how can one avoid such distractions? That’s what we’ll be discussing today.
Quiet
by Susan Cain
⏱ 13 minutes reading time
🎧 Audio version available
We become less productive while working due to continual distractions. According to research by The American Institute of Stress, such distractions increase our stress levels.
There are many ways through which we can minimize such distractions in our work, and by doing so, improve our stress levels and therefore, our emotional health. These are some of our favorite tips to avoid distraction:
Keep Your Goals And Vision In Mind:
The first tip to avoid distraction in your work is to keep your vision and goal in the forefront of your mind. This will keep you motivated, which will help keep you focused on your work.
It will be easier for you to remain focused and dedicated to your work after you determine your ultimate goal. By following this tip, we can push ourselves through the boring and difficult parts of our work by keeping our eyes on the prize, meaning on our goal.
However, goals must be set in the right way, as it will help you to track them easily. Setting your goals in mind is one of the top secrets of success because it keeps you motivated.
Control Your Internal Distractions:
Controlling your internal distractions will also help you remain concentrated on your work. It is difficult to manage; you have to stay away from non-essential thoughts by working in various simple ways.
You can avoid your internal distractions to some extent by forcing yourself to focus on your task at hand. Having a dedicated, tidy workstation will also help you to keep your mind on your work.
Set a Deadline:
Deadlines are another way to keep you focused on your goal. You will gain momentum after setting a deadline for your work. It also helps you to utilize your time properly. You will become more productive after setting a deadline as you now have a concrete timeline to work in.
One is successful in meeting their goals on time because they are focused on their work. The success of most people is due to their habit of setting a deadline. Make sure to set a reasonable and realistic deadline for you that is based on attainable goals.
Break Your Task Down into Small Steps:
One of the main reasons why people are distracted from their work is because they consider their goal too difficult. It will kill your focus if you consider your task too huge to undertake.
But we can handle such a situation by breaking the task down into smaller, more manageable steps. By focusing on the smaller step, you will not be overwhelmed. For example, if you have to write an article of about 1400 words in a week, try to write 200 words each day. 200 words a day feels a lot more doable than 1400 at once, doesn’t it?
Work alongside Productive People:
Try to spend time with other productive people, no matter what type of task you are working on. They will help keep you motivated, which, in turn, keeps you focused on your goal. A productive environment will help you to complete your task on time. In such an environment, the chances of getting bored are less.
This is because you get inspiration from such people. It increases your desire to work hard. According to research, working with productive people increases your own productivity. Therefore, to stay focused on your work, find a productive environment.
Block out The Noise:
Noise is a common distraction. Try to work in a calm, quiet place. A peaceful and calm place plays a vital role in keeping you focused on your work.
Noise-canceling headphones are an excellent way to minimize noise-related distractions.
Put Down Your Phone:
Obviously, continually checking your phone is a distraction. Unscheduled and constant text conversations and phone calls can easily distract you from your task. Constant use of mobile phones in the workplace increases the chances of human error and decreases productivity.
One can avoid such distractions by keeping your phone on silent while you work. Even better, keep your mobile in a drawer and only check it on your breaks. This will help you to focus on your work, instead of your phone. As they say, out of sight, out of mind.
Stop Checking Emails Frequently:
Emails can be a huge distraction. Many of them aren’t actually important. There are several ways to manage your emails during work. You can avoid them, by turning off the notification alert. You can check them and respond to them on your breaks.
There are some times during the day when you are at your most productive. Complete your work during these times and check your emails during less productive moments. Many people become slaves of their emails by checking them regularly. Avoid this mistake, as it will distract you.
Conclusion:
Distraction at work is very common. The truth is that almost everyone faces such issues while working. It is a challenge to remain focused on your job. But, thanks to our list of tips, you are now better prepared to work with focus! That’s it for the topic. If you liked what you saw, do give us a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel. Until next time, stay safe and healthy.
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