Posted over 7 years ago

Why Am I Unable to Focus?

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Instant Gratification. Being present is harder then ever now. Technology is essential in our lives and now we need it on a daily basis. Access to anyone at anytime is standard and there is no turing back...

A little over 10 years ago, having a cell phone was rare.

Now, everyone now has their phone in arms reach at all times. Notifications or messages can interrupt focus multiple times in a hour.

Now we have instant access to internet, tv can be watched own your own time, as well as music. Right now we all have such easy access to technology. We are becoming a product of technology, and it is not going anywhere sometime soon.

What does this have to do with focus?

In order for you to accomplish work, remove all distractions. Sounds easy but it can be done over time. No, it won't take a day to understand how to focus. It will take time. Once it is learned, it is a very powerful tool.

Anytime you check your phone/email/fb etc it takes many minutes to get back to work… The goal is to get into “deep work”.

In deep work, you are fully focused. You may put time constraints on your task. For example, I want to analyze 5 deals today. First step is time blocking. How long will this take? Is it in my schedule? (If it is not in your schedule, it does not exist!) How will you analyze the deals?

With these questions, now you are working with a purpose. You understand the desired outcome. This process may take time, but you will become more effective in your work!

Give it a shot, put your phone on do not disturb for 30 minutes or an hour and only focus on your task. I guarantee you will see an increase in production. It is very easy to get sidetracked. It sounds so simple to remove all distractions, but it will change the way you work.

Action Steps

1. Determine how long your task will take

2. Know the outcome of your task

3. Remove all distractions from your work environment

4. Self Access- how did you do? Reflect and improve