The previous article explained why even the smallest interruptions are bad. We also learnt why many interruptions are pretty difficult to resist. However, you can take control of digital distractions, according to the addicted2success.com website. How?
Adjusting your working environment
Turn off, remove or uninstall as many digital distractions as possible. Strive for simplicity on both your computer and smartphone. By making some changes you will create more uninterrupted time.
It takes only one hour
Investing one hour of your time in cleaning up all the digital distractions that tempt and interrupt you every day will bring rich rewards. Do it today, before you completely forget about it. Very probably it will prove to be your best time investment of the year. Why? Each digital distraction you remove will protect hours of productive work for you in the future. Here we have a list which will help you get started with the clean-up process.
1. Text messages
Set your phone to vibrate rather than give an audible alert when a new SMS is received. During working hours, have your smartphone completely muted.
2. Instant messages
If you use instant message platforms such as Google Chat or Skype, turn them off by default. Don’t let them load every time you turn your computer on.
3. System messages
Remove as many icons as possible. Get rid of their meaningless interruptions. Most icons can be removed by right-clicking and then choosing “Options”.
4. Audible notifications
These are real productivity killers. Turn off all audible beeps.
5. Internet distractions
Delete all time-wasting bookmarks you have in your browser so you will have to type them in manually.
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