Make It Easy to Win for Yourself
Summary
- When trying to focus, create an environment with minimal distractions.
- If there are many people, noise, screens, or phones around, it can be hard to stay focused.
- I don't check emails first thing in the morning because it helps me stay on task.
- I put my phone on "Do Not Disturb" to avoid interruptions.
- Sometimes, I work from home alone to ensure nobody talks to me.
- It's not just about forcing yourself to focus; it's about making it easier by setting up the right environment.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a few simple strategies to improve focus for your business, personal growth, or entrepreneurial endeavors.
Create a Distraction-Free Environment: Make sure your workspace is free from noisy interruptions and unnecessary screens. If you have a lot of people around, consider finding a quieter place or working at home sometimes to avoid distractions.
Control Phone Usage: Put your phone on "Do Not Disturb" mode to prevent calls, texts, or notifications from breaking your concentration. This can easily become a habit and doesn't require any cost or much effort.
Morning Focus on Priority Tasks: Instead of diving into emails first thing in the morning, spend that time working on your most important task. By doing this, you're dedicating your freshest, most alert moments to what matters most.
Set Up the Right Environment: If you struggle with focus, change your surroundings to make it easier. Maybe this means working alone at home or in a quiet office space. The goal is to remove any barriers to your concentration.
Regular Breaks: Take short breaks to avoid burnout and maintain your focus over longer periods. It’s a simple way to stay productive without costing anything.
By making these small adjustments, you can create an environment that makes focusing on your goals a natural habit rather than a forced effort.
Full Transcript
how do you train that wandering mind to stay focused lots of people's environments are incredibly distracting so when I work if I have a ton of people around me a ton of noise screens up everywhere my phone available to me a TV on am I likely able to focus the answer is probably no if you have nothing to do but focus on one thing it is likely that eventually you will focus on that one thing so a lot of people for example including myself when I know I really need to focus on one thing I create an Environ where that's easy I don't check my emails first thing in the morning I start working on that one thing I put my phone on do not disturb I don't go into the office sometimes I work at home alone because I know nobody will talk to me and so it's not a question of you remaining focused it's a question of creating an environment that allows you to do it easily
