4 Distractions That Drain Your Focus on Your Goals
There are plenty of
distractions in the modern world. They take away your focus and your energy and
can stop you from having the life you want. If you’re not hitting your goals,
maybe it’s time to look at your main distractions and do something about them.
Here are the most common
distractions that are likely stopping you from living your best life.
1.
Social media
It won’t surprise you to hear
that the biggest distraction for most people is social media and the hours it
eats out of the day. Take a quick look at your Instagram feed or Facebook, and
before you know it, you’re mindlessly scrolling through what looks like other
people’s perfect lives.
It’s time to take stock and
decide how much of your life you want to spend watching what other people are
doing. Set some boundaries about when and how long you will spend on social
media. Take a look at your “friends” and see if they're people you want to
know.
2.
Smartphone
Smartphones are great tools,
but they can quickly become a huge distraction. Look around and see how many
people are walking down the street with their eyes glued to their phones. Think
about how long you can go without checking your phone. Try leaving your phone
in your purse or your pocket when you go out for a meal. Leave it at home when
you take the dog for a walk.
Another tip is to cull some of
the apps on your phone. Work out what you need and delete the rest. And
remember mobile games are one of the biggest time-sucks. Think about how you
want to use your time and be strategic about how you use your phone.
3.
Online watching
How much time do you waste
watching meaningless YouTube videos or binge-watching box sets? These might
feel like simple, relaxing things to do, but if you’re not careful, they can
drain as much time as social media.
Keep focused on how you want
your life to be and make decisions about how much recreational TV you want to
watch.
4.
Negative people
Giving your time away to
negative people can be damaging to your success. You can probably name the
people at the office or in your life who drain you of energy and who take up a
lot of time with their complaining, attention-seeking, and neediness.
If there are people around you
who are undermining your chances of meeting your goals, you need to set some
healthy boundaries and get out of their orbit. Look for positive, high energy
people who will support you and cheer you on.
To Your Success Online
Steven Morton-Founder of Marketing Mastermind Tips
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