Top 10 Ways To Avoid Distractions While Working

[Godspower]

a very important point should be that, you should find a way to block off social media from your life as this is very important as the distraction from social media is very huge and you can spends countless hours there without a positive outcome

Try to limit your exposure to social media while you're working online. You can easily be distracted by social media posts across different platforms if your phone is always close by.

 

[Shigobad20201]

If you are not working alone , I mean using a single office where you don't share with anybody , there's no way you can avoid distraction. Because you will always be receiving clients and customers,

 

[Chibson]

a very important point should be that, you should find a way to block off social media from your life as this is very important as the distraction from social media is very huge and you can spends countless hours there without a positive outcome

Definitely, if you're the kind of person who is addicted to social media platforms you will find it very difficult to focus. In that case you must look for a way to block them off. I think there are some applications you can use to block social media platforms on your phone for some time.

 

[GIFTMICHAEL]

I am always distracted most of the time. There are some situations that whenever I needs to concentrate on line I have to check out a quiet and a suitable location for this purpose. It is easier now that children's will go to school everyday.

 

[Shigobad20201]

Try to limit your exposure to social media while you're working online. You can easily be distracted by social media posts across different platforms if your phone is always close by.

Exposure to social media is the first distraction in my own Point of view , so i normally switched off my browsing phone and leaves my small mobile phone on while working to avoid any form of distraction .

 

[tyrim88]

One of the things that i have been doing for sometime now is to associate with serious minded persons,those that can motivate you at what you are doing.And again i usually schedule my work and start early to prevent deadline rush.

 

[Joseph555]

It seems to me that all the other points you mentioned has no direct relation to work distraction like taking a health break, dividing your work into smaller chunks, etc. That means the title is not accurate for the contents of your thread.

 

[Shigobad20201]

Thereare many things that can distract you at work , like you said , unserious friends can distract you and most importantly, your mobile phone can also be a point of distraction.

One of the things that i have been doing for sometime now is to associate with serious minded persons,those that can motivate you at what you are doing.And again i usually schedule my work and start early to prevent deadline rush.

 

[tyrim88]

Thereare many things that can distract you at work , like you said , unserious friends can distract you and most importantly, your mobile phone can also be a point of distraction.

That is one of the things that usually decrease productivity at work,the use of devices that does not contribute to the work schedule or task,and also a person that is focus will not know where he is going,and will always jump into discussion that does not add value to his work.

 

[ganibade]

It is very tricky to remain focused in your workplace. Whether you are working from an office set up or your home. There are phone calls to return and emails to respond to, not to mention the allure of sending a short text or WhatsApp message to a friend.

Minor distractions may appear to be innocuous. After all, what is five minutes out of the entire 8 hours? However, frequent interruptions can wreak havoc on your productivity and degrade the quality of your work.

If you find yourself getting distracted at work very often, don’t worry, this article is meant for you. We explore the top ten ways to avoid distraction while working. If you follow them keenly, you will end up leading a more productive life and do more work during the same 8 hours long day period.

1. Associate with productive people at work.

Focus or lack of it is contagious. If you hang around with people who idle around the workplace, they will also drag you into their behavior. And within no time, you will find yourself doing what they are doing. Therefore, it is essential that while at work, you distance yourself from the lazy or idlers.

If you have some work to do, sit by yourself in your office or a quiet corner. Alternatively, you can sit with those busy people, so that they will inspire you to concentrate on your job too.

2. Divide your work into smaller chunks.

Another easy way to avoid distractions is to divide your bigger goals into smaller achievable goals. When you have smaller targets on your schedule, you will be more motivated to work towards them. Bigger goals will discourage you very much, especially when you realize they are not achievable.

To do this, simply divide your core objective into its respective activities. Look at each activity as a sub-objective to the bigger objective. This way, you will have quick wins, and it will motivate you to do more.

3. Switch of all notifications.

Social media and our phones are the most significant sources of distraction. When you hear a social media chat pop, you will be tempted to read it. That will cost you over 5 minutes of your time that you will never recover.

Suppose you are working on a serious project. Consider switching off all your notification. Avoid anything that will pop or interfere with your attention. I prefer putting my phone on silent, and all calls go straight to voice mail to avoid distracting me at my peak working hours.

4. Set clear boundaries at your workplace.

When you are working on tight schedules, you should let everyone understand that you are not available. You can do this by ensuring everyone knows when not to talk to you. During the productive hours of the morning, your mind will be active and will be able to achieve more work than later in the day.

That way, it is easy to block all the productive hours from people. And letting them know that if they don’t have anything important to tell you during those hours, they shouldn’t distract you.

5. Allow yourself some health breaks.

Working for long hours can be counterproductive. You should allow your body and mind to re-charge after a certain period. When working on a lengthy project, it is good to take 15 to 20 minutes breaks between tasks to ensure you are well energized.

Burnout will occur if you try to work for long hours without rest. During this break, avoid checking your phone or email. Take a walk outside, do some exercise or just take a nap. You will come back to your workspace feeling good and psyched up for the next task at hand.

6. Set time limits for particular tasks.

As described above, it is good to divide your tasks into smaller achievable chunks. To make it even better, you should set time limits for the individual activities that lead to the bigger goal. I use the Pomodoro timer to help me concentrate on my work.

How does it work? The Pomodoro timer is based on the concept of dividing your work hours into 25 minutes with 5-minute breaks in between. After four sessions (1 Pomodoro), you take 15 minutes break). This allows you to consistently deliver on the work at hand and reduce the temptation of engaging in other activities within the 25 minutes.

7. Do not reply to request immediately.

To wade of destructions, you should learn to avoid things that are not urgent and important at the same time. For instance, you can get an email that is not necessarily urgent. You can put it away until when you finish your job before you respond to it.

You should not respond to chats and instant messages immediately.

8. Learn to Say No.

Another easy way of avoiding distractions is by learning to say NO. When your in-tray is full of requests, you should delegate some jobs to someone who can do it better. Then use the time to concentrate on the most productive work on your schedule.

When you don’t say no to the continuous incoming requests, they will continue piling. People will prefer sending work your way because they know you will take it all. You should be bold enough and tell them NO when you think you are all swamped up.

9. Stick to your schedule.

This has more to do with self-management. In order to concentrate on your work, you need to have some self-management skills yourself. Learn to put everything that is not important away and work on those things that earn your more.

If you can set your schedule and stick to it no matter what happens, you will avoid distractions and end up achieving a lot in that period. Everything worthwhile should begin with a plan, and you will want space and environment suitable to developing specific goals.

Self-management is all about being goal-oriented, and self-control is being actively aware of what you’re doing and how you’re spending your time. With a better level of self-management, you always know what is required to complete a task and how it was completed.

Furthermore, you want to perform better; therefore you will ask yourself whether the task was completed on schedule and within budget. You also need to know if everyone was involved and satisfied with the outcome.

10. Prioritize your work.

Prioritizing your work will help you stay organized and focused on the essential tasks ahead. Always work on those tasks that are very important. Some tasks will look urgent, but they are not necessary. At the same time, others will be important yet not urgent.

Once you have divided your activities for the say into chunks, prioritize each activity depending on the nature of the specific task. Doing this routinely will help you plan better and delegate or completely ignore those tasks that don’t add to your greater goal.

Prioritization helps you to focus your energy on tasks based on their impact on the overall project. Those activities that don’t carry much weight should be avoided entirely since they will only distract you from achieving your overall goal.

Conclusion

Developing good habits is essential for avoiding distractions, especially when working. Make clear guidelines before beginning your work. You should define your boundaries and availability right from the start. Let your colleagues know the time that you will least wish to be distracted with requests.

I also take personal initiative and self-management of the highest order to remain focused. All these actions are pegged on the plan you make ahead of your job. Therefore, you should put more hours into planning your work than actually doing it. This will help you to foresee the sources of destruction and make early plans on how to avoid them.

It is very tricky to remain focused in your workplace. Whether you are working from an office set up or your home. There are phone calls to return and emails to respond to, not to mention the allure of sending a short text or WhatsApp message to a friend.

Minor distractions may appear to be innocuous. After all, what is five minutes out of the entire 8 hours? However, frequent interruptions can wreak havoc on your productivity and degrade the quality of your work.

If you find yourself getting distracted at work very often, don’t worry, this article is meant for you. We explore the top ten ways to avoid distraction while working. If you follow them keenly, you will end up leading a more productive life and do more work during the same 8 hours long day period.

1. Associate with productive people at work.

Focus or lack of it is contagious. If you hang around with people who idle around the workplace, they will also drag you into their behavior. And within no time, you will find yourself doing what they are doing. Therefore, it is essential that while at work, you distance yourself from the lazy or idlers.

If you have some work to do, sit by yourself in your office or a quiet corner. Alternatively, you can sit with those busy people, so that they will inspire you to concentrate on your job too.

2. Divide your work into smaller chunks.

Another easy way to avoid distractions is to divide your bigger goals into smaller achievable goals. When you have smaller targets on your schedule, you will be more motivated to work towards them. Bigger goals will discourage you very much, especially when you realize they are not achievable.

To do this, simply divide your core objective into its respective activities. Look at each activity as a sub-objective to the bigger objective. This way, you will have quick wins, and it will motivate you to do more.

3. Switch of all notifications.

Social media and our phones are the most significant sources of distraction. When you hear a social media chat pop, you will be tempted to read it. That will cost you over 5 minutes of your time that you will never recover.

Suppose you are working on a serious project. Consider switching off all your notification. Avoid anything that will pop or interfere with your attention. I prefer putting my phone on silent, and all calls go straight to voice mail to avoid distracting me at my peak working hours.

4. Set clear boundaries at your workplace.

When you are working on tight schedules, you should let everyone understand that you are not available. You can do this by ensuring everyone knows when not to talk to you. During the productive hours of the morning, your mind will be active and will be able to achieve more work than later in the day.

That way, it is easy to block all the productive hours from people. And letting them know that if they don’t have anything important to tell you during those hours, they shouldn’t distract you.

5. Allow yourself some health breaks.

Working for long hours can be counterproductive. You should allow your body and mind to re-charge after a certain period. When working on a lengthy project, it is good to take 15 to 20 minutes breaks between tasks to ensure you are well energized.

Burnout will occur if you try to work for long hours without rest. During this break, avoid checking your phone or email. Take a walk outside, do some exercise or just take a nap. You will come back to your workspace feeling good and psyched up for the next task at hand.

6. Set time limits for particular tasks.

As described above, it is good to divide your tasks into smaller achievable chunks. To make it even better, you should set time limits for the individual activities that lead to the bigger goal. I use the Pomodoro timer to help me concentrate on my work.

How does it work? The Pomodoro timer is based on the concept of dividing your work hours into 25 minutes with 5-minute breaks in between. After four sessions (1 Pomodoro), you take 15 minutes break). This allows you to consistently deliver on the work at hand and reduce the temptation of engaging in other activities within the 25 minutes.

7. Do not reply to request immediately.

To wade of destructions, you should learn to avoid things that are not urgent and important at the same time. For instance, you can get an email that is not necessarily urgent. You can put it away until when you finish your job before you respond to it.

You should not respond to chats and instant messages immediately.

8. Learn to Say No.

Another easy way of avoiding distractions is by learning to say NO. When your in-tray is full of requests, you should delegate some jobs to someone who can do it better. Then use the time to concentrate on the most productive work on your schedule.

When you don’t say no to the continuous incoming requests, they will continue piling. People will prefer sending work your way because they know you will take it all. You should be bold enough and tell them NO when you think you are all swamped up.

9. Stick to your schedule.

This has more to do with self-management. In order to concentrate on your work, you need to have some self-management skills yourself. Learn to put everything that is not important away and work on those things that earn your more.

If you can set your schedule and stick to it no matter what happens, you will avoid distractions and end up achieving a lot in that period. Everything worthwhile should begin with a plan, and you will want space and environment suitable to developing specific goals.

Self-management is all about being goal-oriented, and self-control is being actively aware of what you’re doing and how you’re spending your time. With a better level of self-management, you always know what is required to complete a task and how it was completed.

Furthermore, you want to perform better; therefore you will ask yourself whether the task was completed on schedule and within budget. You also need to know if everyone was involved and satisfied with the outcome.

10. Prioritize your work.

Prioritizing your work will help you stay organized and focused on the essential tasks ahead. Always work on those tasks that are very important. Some tasks will look urgent, but they are not necessary. At the same time, others will be important yet not urgent.

Once you have divided your activities for the say into chunks, prioritize each activity depending on the nature of the specific task. Doing this routinely will help you plan better and delegate or completely ignore those tasks that don’t add to your greater goal.

Prioritization helps you to focus your energy on tasks based on their impact on the overall project. Those activities that don’t carry much weight should be avoided entirely since they will only distract you from achieving your overall goal.

Conclusion

Developing good habits is essential for avoiding distractions, especially when working. Make clear guidelines before beginning your work. You should define your boundaries and availability right from the start. Let your colleagues know the time that you will least wish to be distracted with requests.

I also take personal initiative and self-management of the highest order to remain focused. All these actions are pegged on the plan you make ahead of your job. Therefore, you should put more hours into planning your work than actually doing it. This will help you to foresee the sources of destruction and make early plans on how to avoid them.

I agreed with what you have just said above, any worker that can abide with decents advise, to avoid distraction in working place, that means the person is very serious and he or she will attain high level in working places.

 

[Eli342]

Since focus can spread, in my experience, it is best to work with the most productive people possible. Working or sitting next to someone who puts their knuckles down will not only inspire you to do the same, but it will also lessen the chance of being interrupted needlessly

 

[Sincerem]

So many people are easily distracted but I'm not one of them. whenever I am ready to do something I focus , though my siblings always try to disturb but that can easily be controlled.

 

[Setho]

One of the most efficient ways to do this is to actually plan your time. You should ensure that every single minute is been accounted for and in that way it is going to keep you accountable to work and get it done.

 

[Sotherefore]

Well I cannot be distracted for any reason as long as I am determine to succeed . I know there are so many things that might be as a form of distraction but all these things are things I could easily overcome.

 

[Genie011]

Distractions have the potential to limit productivity.
It is truly advisable to limit distractions especially when you are working from home. Doing that would help you in the long run.

 

[AruneBend]

It is very tricky to remain focused in your workplace. Whether you are working from an office set up or your home. There are phone calls to return and emails to respond to, not to mention the allure of sending a short text or WhatsApp message to a friend.

Minor distractions may appear to be innocuous. After all, what is five minutes out of the entire 8 hours? However, frequent interruptions can wreak havoc on your productivity and degrade the quality of your work.

If you find yourself getting distracted at work very often, don’t worry, this article is meant for you. We explore the top ten ways to avoid distraction while working. If you follow them keenly, you will end up leading a more productive life and do more work during the same 8 hours long day period.

1. Associate with productive people at work.

Focus or lack of it is contagious. If you hang around with people who idle around the workplace, they will also drag you into their behavior. And within no time, you will find yourself doing what they are doing. Therefore, it is essential that while at work, you distance yourself from the lazy or idlers.

If you have some work to do, sit by yourself in your office or a quiet corner. Alternatively, you can sit with those busy people, so that they will inspire you to concentrate on your job too.

2. Divide your work into smaller chunks.

Another easy way to avoid distractions is to divide your bigger goals into smaller achievable goals. When you have smaller targets on your schedule, you will be more motivated to work towards them. Bigger goals will discourage you very much, especially when you realize they are not achievable.

To do this, simply divide your core objective into its respective activities. Look at each activity as a sub-objective to the bigger objective. This way, you will have quick wins, and it will motivate you to do more.

3. Switch of all notifications.

Social media and our phones are the most significant sources of distraction. When you hear a social media chat pop, you will be tempted to read it. That will cost you over 5 minutes of your time that you will never recover.

Suppose you are working on a serious project. Consider switching off all your notification. Avoid anything that will pop or interfere with your attention. I prefer putting my phone on silent, and all calls go straight to voice mail to avoid distracting me at my peak working hours.

4. Set clear boundaries at your workplace.

When you are working on tight schedules, you should let everyone understand that you are not available. You can do this by ensuring everyone knows when not to talk to you. During the productive hours of the morning, your mind will be active and will be able to achieve more work than later in the day.

That way, it is easy to block all the productive hours from people. And letting them know that if they don’t have anything important to tell you during those hours, they shouldn’t distract you.

5. Allow yourself some health breaks.

Working for long hours can be counterproductive. You should allow your body and mind to re-charge after a certain period. When working on a lengthy project, it is good to take 15 to 20 minutes breaks between tasks to ensure you are well energized.

Burnout will occur if you try to work for long hours without rest. During this break, avoid checking your phone or email. Take a walk outside, do some exercise or just take a nap. You will come back to your workspace feeling good and psyched up for the next task at hand.

6. Set time limits for particular tasks.

As described above, it is good to divide your tasks into smaller achievable chunks. To make it even better, you should set time limits for the individual activities that lead to the bigger goal. I use the Pomodoro timer to help me concentrate on my work.

How does it work? The Pomodoro timer is based on the concept of dividing your work hours into 25 minutes with 5-minute breaks in between. After four sessions (1 Pomodoro), you take 15 minutes break). This allows you to consistently deliver on the work at hand and reduce the temptation of engaging in other activities within the 25 minutes.

7. Do not reply to request immediately.

To wade of destructions, you should learn to avoid things that are not urgent and important at the same time. For instance, you can get an email that is not necessarily urgent. You can put it away until when you finish your job before you respond to it.

You should not respond to chats and instant messages immediately.

8. Learn to Say No.

Another easy way of avoiding distractions is by learning to say NO. When your in-tray is full of requests, you should delegate some jobs to someone who can do it better. Then use the time to concentrate on the most productive work on your schedule.

When you don’t say no to the continuous incoming requests, they will continue piling. People will prefer sending work your way because they know you will take it all. You should be bold enough and tell them NO when you think you are all swamped up.

9. Stick to your schedule.

This has more to do with self-management. In order to concentrate on your work, you need to have some self-management skills yourself. Learn to put everything that is not important away and work on those things that earn your more.

If you can set your schedule and stick to it no matter what happens, you will avoid distractions and end up achieving a lot in that period. Everything worthwhile should begin with a plan, and you will want space and environment suitable to developing specific goals.

Self-management is all about being goal-oriented, and self-control is being actively aware of what you’re doing and how you’re spending your time. With a better level of self-management, you always know what is required to complete a task and how it was completed.

Furthermore, you want to perform better; therefore you will ask yourself whether the task was completed on schedule and within budget. You also need to know if everyone was involved and satisfied with the outcome.

10. Prioritize your work.

Prioritizing your work will help you stay organized and focused on the essential tasks ahead. Always work on those tasks that are very important. Some tasks will look urgent, but they are not necessary. At the same time, others will be important yet not urgent.

Once you have divided your activities for the say into chunks, prioritize each activity depending on the nature of the specific task. Doing this routinely will help you plan better and delegate or completely ignore those tasks that don’t add to your greater goal.

Prioritization helps you to focus your energy on tasks based on their impact on the overall project. Those activities that don’t carry much weight should be avoided entirely since they will only distract you from achieving your overall goal.

Conclusion

Developing good habits is essential for avoiding distractions, especially when working. Make clear guidelines before beginning your work. You should define your boundaries and availability right from the start. Let your colleagues know the time that you will least wish to be distracted with requests.

I also take personal initiative and self-management of the highest order to remain focused. All these actions are pegged on the plan you make ahead of your job. Therefore, you should put more hours into planning your work than actually doing it. This will help you to foresee the sources of destruction and make early plans on how to avoid them.

For me switching off the notifications gives me more distractions because I always wonder if anyone messaged me, but I usually need only a cup of coffee or tea to keep me focused on my work nothing more sometime I get distracted but not too often

 

[glitch]

2. Divide your work into smaller chunks.

I find this works some of the time. If I divide it up too much, I just end up taking too much time on other things and then end up getting behind. You have to be able to have the right balance.

 

[Genie011]

I avoid distractions while working from home by notifying my family members the exact time.i would be busy in my room and they all respect my privacy at that moment.

 

[Good-Person]

Definitely, if you're the kind of person who is addicted to social media platforms you will find it very difficult to focus. In that case you must look for a way to block them off. I think there are some applications you can use to block social media platforms on your phone for some time.

Being addicted to social media is one of the bad things. The good thing is that I have never been addicted to any kind of social media platforms at all. I prefer to participate on paid forums.

 

[Chibson]

Being addicted to social media is one of the bad things. The good thing is that I have never been addicted to any kind of social media platforms at all. I prefer to participate on paid forums.

It depends on what you are doing on social media actually. If your social Media account is making you money then you have no other option than to be addicted. There are people who make thousands of Dollars on different social media platforms.