Managing Distractions

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with distractions that can easily derail our focus and productivity. From social media notifications to email alerts, it’s easy to lose track of time and get sidetracked by non-essential tasks. This is why it’s important to make a conscious effort to limit distractions, especially during work hours. By doing so, we can improve our ability to concentrate on important tasks and complete them more efficiently. This SMART goal is designed to help you focus on work for at least 80% of the time during work hours, so that you can achieve your goals and be more productive in your work.

Example goal

S: I want to limit distractions during work hours.

M: I will track the amount of time spent on distracting activities during work hours each day.

A: I will commit to focusing on work for at least 80% of the time during work hours.

R: Limiting distractions will help me improve my productivity and complete tasks more efficiently.

T: I will work on this goal for the next month, starting today.

Resources

How to Avoid Distractions at Work and Stay Focused

15 Tips on How To Eliminate Distractions At Work

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