If there’s one thing almost everyone can agree on today it’s that distractions come easy. With access to all sorts of media outlets and communication technology, it’s hard to be bored. The remote work shift over the past two years especially has made exposure to these outlets rise dramatically. Researchers found that users typically spend more time on their mobile devices during the week than on weekends. On top of that, the average person is estimated to have checked their phone 58 times per day.

If we add up all this time throughout the week, there’s a lot of time wasted. We even sometimes tell ourselves that we don’t have time for things as simple as taking care of our bodies. Now, each person is entitled to allocate their time to whatever they like, and technology is our most accessible outlet. While these advancements are great to have, it is not the best way to spend time especially if we are chasing goals.  

Being able to concentrate will serve any individual well in their life, especially when it comes to their professional career. Staying connected is important, so we want to find the balance that will best benefit each person's needs. Of Course, as a professional, you deal with so many things going on around you at once that it can be hard to concentrate on one. Often when this is the case, we can fall into a pattern of procrastination.

It’s important to know how to manage ourselves and our time in these situations.

So let’s look at what we can do:

Organize 

A clear space is a clear mind and a cluttered space is a cluttered mind. Tidy your workspace, the task in itself is a good habit to get into especially as it will make you focus on something. It is best to begin the day by making your bed and then setting up your workspace. Completing these tasks will inevitably lead to a chain of completing other tasks as the common phrase suggests “morning wins the day”.

You also want to feel comfortable in areas where you spend your creative time, taking stress off your mind and allowing thoughts to flow freely. 

Pomodoro Technique

This technique is one of the most effective ways of managing time, especially in situations where work is piling up. Developed by author Francesco Cirillo, the Pomodoro technique is where you spend 25-30 minutes locked in on a task. Put your phone on silent and focus on nothing else but your task for that time. You then take a 5-minute break to do whatever it is you would like.

The technique works well because you know you will be able to take a break and you have an allocated amount of time for your task. You will begin to use those 25-30 minutes with more focus than you would use all day. Additionally, you would enjoy the break time even more and can increase it throughout the day. 

Focus On What’s In Front Of You

Often we get overwhelmed because of the volume of things on our minds. This leads to overthinking, stressing, and worrying which are all counterproductive to completing anything. Instead, make a list (mental or write it out) of all the things you need to do and then break them down to establish the most pressing ones.

Completing tasks based on their urgency will allow you to utilize your time better and avoid worrying about tasks beyond that. It quite simply comes down to handling things one at a time. 

Get Moving

Physical activity speaks for itself, nothing can make you feel so consistently optimistic and ready to take on challenges more than exercise. Dedicate some time in the day for it, even if it is as simple as taking a walk. Exercise will help with mental health and overall mood which as we know is crucial at all times. Spend time with yourself. How you do the little things is how you do the big things too. 

Conclusion

Productivity at the end of the day comes down to one's ability to regulate themselves, how disciplined are you? How important is what you do? What are your goals? Answering these questions will allow you to work with passion and purpose. You never want to be aimlessly going about each day, because it is always an opportunity to achieve. Find what works for you, what motivates you, and the tools you need to be as focused as possible.

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