Comments on: Minimize Distractions and Focus

By: Erik Karey

Erik Karey — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:17:40 +0000

Some good tips in there. I generally will keep my music on as I find it pretty relaxing, but the list overall makes sense.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:47:35 +0000

This is great advice. I especially like number 1. I’m driven by numbers and I would say stat tracking is a huge distraction.

By: YC

YC — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 16:36:47 +0000

Working from home presents a lot more distractions – mine is simply the TV and I make sure I switch it off when I’m doing serious stuff. I also like to multi-task so that can actually hit productivity. :)

By: Gregg Hawkins

Gregg Hawkins — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:42:23 +0000

Signing out of aim, not listening to music, and not checking my stats and email(s) are the big ones for me. However, I tend to keep my email up because for Cal Poly email is the primary source of contact for professors and students. If the professors forgets to tell you an assignment in class and emails it to you, you’re responsible for completing that assignment whether or not you read your email. :(

I couldn’t go for a drive and zone out because gas is way too expensive :D I do like it when I’m walking to class…I have all the time to think then. It’s very peaceful and keeps my mind off the many things I have to accomplish before the day’s end.

By: Heather Masson

Heather Masson — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 03:44:44 +0000

Minimizing distractions is a must. I can get so easily distracted just in the researching of new posts. That’s a great list. I’m horrible for checking stats.

Some days (like right now) I want to blog, but have so many other things going on that I can’t seem to clear my mind enough to focus 8O too bad somedays we can’t just minimize “life” for a few hours in order to get some work done :)

By: FireFox, Adblock and my ban-list » the 73rd

FireFox, Adblock and my ban-list » the 73rd — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:32:54 +0000

[...] limiting distractions while blogging and keeping focus on the blog itself, Susan mentioned turning off your TV, music, Gmail, AIM all many other useful points that may benefit you [...]

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:32:28 +0000

I’m living with my parents right now, but was actually thinking of getting my own place so I can simply concentrate more on my college work and my blog: less distractions + less hassles + more free time = more work done. Oh, yeah, one more point – turn off MySpace with its annoying flashing ads! Actually, getting AdBlock with FireFox and my ban-list may be one of the best options. Another good reason to keep reading the 73rd :)

By: Deron Sizemore

Deron Sizemore — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:33:27 +0000

Yeah I definitely am the same way. I love to blog and develop sites, but I just get distracted to easy. If it’s not IM, it’s email or RSS Feeds, or whatever else comes up. I really have to focus and consciously block everything else out and do the work.