I spent years not getting things done. I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed with distractions, even ones that don't really matter, that take away from doing what you want to do.
Because of those distractions, I also spent years making goals and never finishing them. In fact, I have used a goal setting software called Goals on Track for over two years, and barely have any accomplished goals stored in it.
I have to admit, a lot of that is because I've been a perfectionist (if it's not perfect, I'm not considering it accomplished!) But, a lot of it is because I just didn't do enough work to accomplish my goals. And, I owe that to being distracted and focused on things that don't really matter.
The good news is that things have changed!…show more content… The founder shared a useful tool called toggl to track your time and it showed how much time I was putting into social media and being distracted by it instead of systematically doing my posts. I now am a bit better since tracking time and I also think the Pomodoro Technique can work which was shared by both Introvertology and The Time Doctor Mike Gardner. It talks about focusing on a task for 45 minutes and then taking a 5-10-minute break. More information on both can be found at toggl.com and http://pomodorotechnique.com. I think it's about finding one or two tools that help you manage your…show more content… Get Away From Your Usual Spot
David from Ghostwriters For Hire says this: There are times when I am under the gun, and I turn social media off (Ouch!), and even some times that I ignore Skype for a couple hours. Sometimes, if I know I'll be at the library on my laptop, I save projects for that, since I have fewer built-in distractions away from home and I can retain a single focus easier.
5. Use Timers, Hide Distractions, And Make Getting Things Done A Game
WebSuccess says this: This is a hard one with all the technology and the social media channels out there. I am faced with this on a daily basis, especially since I work as a social media manager.
Here are some tips:
Set a time goal to focus solely on your task. I usually use an alarm and set it for an hour. During this time, I only work on the project. No cheating. 1 hour is doable.
The obvious, hide your smart phone, close your personal Facebook page. Hide other distractions by maximizing your screen so that distractions are hidden and you only see you work at hand.
Set task goals and priorities. Turn this into a game and see how much you can get done in a day.
6. Stop
