Breaking The
Cycle Of
Distraction
How many of you are working on your computers with more windows open than there are in a small mansion?
The other day I was told about someone who was trying to work on his laptop with approximately 40 windows open, talking to a friend on "WhatsApp" and all of this while listening to a podcast.
They were then heard to complain that it had taken about four hours to write a single A5 page of content.Not really a very successful / productive way to spend a morning or afternoon is it?
There is a school of thought that says:-
“Multitasking improves productivity and saves time” – however, research poo poos that idea!
There is a school of thought that says:-
“Multitasking improves productivity and saves time” – however, research poo poos that idea!
The time taken to complete a task in this way increases by 40% and it has been known to decrease the level of performance by an MA student to the same as that of an eight-year-old child!
Multitasking can make you feel efficient but in reality it is due to the release of certain chemicals (dopamines) that is creating that feeling of efficiency.
Multitasking can make you feel efficient but in reality it is due to the release of certain chemicals (dopamines) that is creating that feeling of efficiency.
However, the reality is that it does the opposite and you are working in a manner that is much less efficient!
So what is the answer?
So what is the answer?
Well it has been proven that then solution is "single tasking" and staying focused on one task for longer.
It has been calculated that the optimum balance is 52 minutes of focused activity followed by a break away from your desk / workstation of 17 minutes.
However, that 17 minutes break does not mean catching up on your various social media platforms! It is far better for you if you go for a walk which will provide time to give your brain a rest and also give it a chance to recuperate!
Doing something new is always more fascinating than the mental activity of deep thinking!
It has been calculated that the optimum balance is 52 minutes of focused activity followed by a break away from your desk / workstation of 17 minutes.
However, that 17 minutes break does not mean catching up on your various social media platforms! It is far better for you if you go for a walk which will provide time to give your brain a rest and also give it a chance to recuperate!
Doing something new is always more fascinating than the mental activity of deep thinking!
It is a mammoth task to stay focused on one single task!
However, you will most likely find that if you stick at it – over time, it will become easier and you will reach a situation where you are “in flow" more often.
By focusing this time on yourself you will eventually see that you become more productive and “in flow” and the nett result of that can only be better for you!
By focusing this time on yourself you will eventually see that you become more productive and “in flow” and the nett result of that can only be better for you!
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About Dave I am a personal development coach; a therapist; speaker; and radio presenter. A number of years ago I founded my coaching practice and although it has gone through various incarnations the core of Altered Image Coaching has always remained the same to help and encourage people to live their best lives.
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