• They can inspire you, especially if you are distracted by reading articles and books, possibly giving you new ideas or a source of motivation. • They can be fun and may even let you find new things to enjoy. • They can help you refocus. So how can you let healthy distractions into your life? • Spare a few hours of your day to focus on important things. Avoid communicating online. • Follow intervals for work. Spend 40 minutes on work and 20 minutes for healthy distractions. • Set disconnect time for hours every day. Find more ways to balance your life between focus and healthy distractions. Consider your personality and needs as well.
Why It’s Hard to Avoid Distractions While you may be set on letting go of all your distractions, it’s not all that easy. The difficulties stem from the following things: • You are addicted to distractions. You are compelled to know everything and get in touch with everyone. But you can overcome your addiction one trigger at a time, so you can control each one better.
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