500 hours of content is uploaded to YouTube every minute Thousands of articles are published everyday Knowledge is more abundant than ever But we are finding it harder than ever to learn Why?
With more information comes more distractions There is no use for the skills you have if you can’t put it to use So, how can we stay focused in a world filled with distractions?
1. Focus on one task
Focus only on one task at a time & do it for as long as possible Multi-tasking is a myth When you are multi-tasking, you’re not working on two tasks simultaneously You’re shifting your focus & attention quickly between tasks.
2. Tolerate boredom
The availability of instant gratification has made it hard to enjoy simple tasks Instead of reaching for your phone at the slightest hint of boredom … Resist the temptation with all your might The ability to resist the temptation gets better with time.
3. Drain the shallows
Eliminate the menial work you use to “productively procrastinate” Our brains are so good at keeping us busy from deep work How can you overcome this?
Plan & prioritise your day out before it begins Do this when your brain is not clouded with negative emotions - before bed works best for most individuals.
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