4 Ways to avoid digital distractions and boost your focus.
Today, maintaining your focus at work is like walking a tightrope amidst a barrage of distractions. With smartphones, social media, and endless notifications, it’s no wonder we get distracted during our work day. But trust me, there are ways to reclaim your focus in this digital world. Uncover it in our blog!
Why are digital distractions such a challenge to our concentration?
- Instant gratification: Those notifications on our phones instantly give us a sense of satisfaction. Every like, comment, or share feels like a small victory, leaving us craving more.
- Endless scrolling: Relatable? You open an app just to check something quickly, and suddenly you’re half an hour in, deeply engrossed in an endless stream of posts. Facebook and Instagram know exactly how to keep you scrolling because with infinite scroll, your navigation bar disappears, and new posts keep loading automatically.
- Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO): We’ve all been there, the constant fear of missing out keeps us glued to our screens, even though we actually have other things to do.
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- Limit, don’t ban: To prevent distractions, it’s important to limit your use of social media and email rather than banning them altogether. Banning will only make you crave scrolling even more. Schedule breaks. This way, you avoid doing it too often and losing concentration for extended periods.
At Frame21, the sports roof in Herentals and the park in Brussels are the perfect spots for a well-deserved break with fresh air. - Utilize tools and set screen time limits: Set limits on specific apps. This way, your smartphone or computer will notify you when you’ve been scrolling too long. There are also various external apps and browser extensions that can help block distractions. Think of Forest, Freedom, Cold Turkey,… Most smartphones and desktops also have a ‘do not disturb’ function. This allows you to mute notifications from your chosen apps and people during your work hours.
- Find your zen zone: A quiet workspace without disruptions can work wonders for your concentration, and with a bit of social accountability, you’ll stay focused even longer!
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- Rearrange your apps: You can easily customize your phone layout to your liking, but this also means you can open apps without thinking about it. By occasionally rearranging your apps, you’ll be less likely to scroll unconsciously.
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