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A word on staying focused

A word on staying focusedA word on staying focused

We all talk about staying focused. When we have a goal (big or small), we tell ourselves to stay focused. We all know how important it is to stay focused, in order to get things done, and ultimately to achieve our goals.

But what is stopping us from staying focused? Or what is the literal “opposite” of staying focused? It is to get distracted, right?

And the world is oh-so-full of distractions these days.

So we naturally focus on staying away from distractions. We have a set of very well-known distractions – TV, mobile, interruptions at work, social media platforms and so on.

So we go on to use technology (like browser plugins, software etc) to restrict our online distractions. We use traditional methods to restrict or avoid offline distractions.

But still, at the end of the day (or week, or month), we have many planned tasks unfinished. Why is that so?

It is because of this one loophole – we fail to recognize the actual distractions.

Of course, the TV, or the internet are distractions. But an even more dangerous distraction is what we think to be “work”.

When we end up with incomplete tasks, and when we look back the day or the week, what do we normally see?

A busy day, or a busy week, right?

We put our efforts into what we think is work. However, most of it turns out to be “not real work” – and they are a trap.

We keep ourselves busy with those pointless works that either don’t move the needle or move the needle in the wrong direction.

But since we are busy, we convince ourselves that we have been working, only to know later that we have not accomplished the actual tasks.

Before you turn off the conventional distractions, sharpen your vision on the fake work and eliminate then from your schedule. That’s when you get the actual work done 🙂

I would like to hear more about your experience on this (fake work), or any tips on identifying fake work! Please share in the comment section below 🙂

Dr. Jane Sheeba

I am Dr. Jane Sheeba (Ph. D), Author and a Digital Content Strategist. I also write at Smart Study Deck, Do Splash and Glam Book Daily. My YouTube Channel. Need help with content for your business? a Contact me!

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  • zariahdennis says:

    This post is a great reminder of the importance of staying focused! Your tips on eliminating distractions and setting clear goals are incredibly helpful. It's so easy to get sidetracked these days, but your advice offers practical ways to maintain concentration and productivity. Thank you for sharing such valuable insights!

  • akamiamikicks says:

    “Staying focused is so essential yet often challenging. I’m eager to hear your thoughts and tips on how to maintain focus, especially in today’s distraction-filled world. Thanks for sharing your insights on this important topic!”

  • "Great insights on staying focused! Maintaining concentration can be challenging, but it’s crucial for productivity. Do you have any specific strategies or techniques that have worked well for you? Thanks for sharing these valuable tips!"

  • graciespringhill says:

    "Great reminder! Staying focused can be one of the biggest challenges in our fast-paced world. Your thoughts on maintaining concentration and minimizing distractions are incredibly useful. Thanks for sharing these insights—implementing these strategies can make a big difference in productivity and overall success!"

    • Jane Sheeba says:

      Glad to hear that! Thanks for stopping by!

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