These 7 Powerful Source Could Help You Minimize Your Social Distractions
Say goodbye to mindless scrolling and hello to a more focused and fulfilling life!
Fact —You are most distracted when you are about to work.
A fine example of this could be, "you sit for work on your desk on time. But 40 minutes later you are using your technology to disrupt you from working"
One of my friends spent the whole year just to complete 14 hours of course that could've been done in just 14 days.
He found himself scrolling social media every 19 minutes. An average unnecessary time spent by him was around 3.5 hours per day.
Last month, when I met him, I noticed that his overall social media screen time has reduced to 1 hour a week. which is only 8.5 minutes a day.
Let's see how he did this transformation,
He used 7 resources from the book indistractable to cope with unnecessary social media.
1. Pocket:
If you're also tired of getting lost in a never-ending scroll of articles and videos then Pocket will rescue your productivity.
This handy app will help you save interesting web content to read or watch later, making it easier to resist the temptation of immediate distractions.
I personally use this app to listen to articles with its amazing "listen" feature.
2. Todobook:
Are you spending more time on Facebook, Reddit or Twitter than actually getting things done?
You can use Todobook, a browser extension that transforms your Facebook(or other) news feed into a simple to-do list.
It helps you stay focused by eliminating the endless stream of posts and notifications.
3. Open Multiple Websites:
When you need to multitask but find yourself constantly switching between tabs, this browser extension is a game-changer.
With a single click, the button opens all the websites you’ve preloaded enabling you to efficiently navigate through various tasks without losing your focus.
4. DF Tube:
If you find yourself losing hours on YouTube, DF Tube (Distraction-Free Tube) is the solution.
This browser extension removes YouTube's sidebar, recommended videos, and autoplay feature, allowing you to watch only what you intend to without falling into the black hole of distractions.
5. Self Control App:
Sometimes, we need an extra push to resist the urge of checking social media or visiting distracting websites.
The Self Control app lets you block specific sites or applications for a set amount of time, ensuring you stay on track and eliminate potential sources of distraction.
6. Freedom:
Freedom is the ultimate weapon against digital distractions.
This powerful app allows you to block websites, apps, and even the entire internet for a chosen duration.
With Freedom, you can regain control over your online activities and focus on what truly matters.
7. Forest App:
Need a visual reminder to stay off your phone? The Forest app gamifies the process of staying focused.
When you set a timer to concentrate on a task, a virtual tree starts growing. If you leave the app to check social media, the tree dies.
By cultivating your own digital forest, you'll be motivated to resist distractions and grow your productivity.
Bonus:
Focusmate:
Sometimes, accountability is the key to overcoming distractions. Focusmate pairs you with a virtual "accountability partner" for video co-working sessions.
This unique approach helps you stay committed to your tasks, knowing someone is working alongside you, even if they are miles away.
By incorporating these tools into your daily routine, you'll minimize social distractions, boost your productivity, and regain control over your precious time.
Did you know about 20–8–2 pattern for better long hours of work?
Feel like checking it? It’s here
