i get distracted so easily.
focus, focus, focus.
this is the word i need to repeat and remind myself many times every day.
guess what? the more i pointed out the problem, the more distraction i was suffering. so instead, i asked myself why i got distracted and started to accept the fact that lack of focus is one of my biggest weaknesses.
most of the distractions come from the urge for instantaneous stress relief + satisfaction, curiosity, and not being present in the moment or things I was doing. the following have helped me a lot lately:
we only have 24 hours every day. tell myself every time i was distracted by something (often not important), i was compromising my time and energy on things that are more important.
create cues for focus. drink my favorite tea, close eyes, three deep breaths, one minute sit still meditation, open eyes, put on headphones (with or without music), then get sh*t done.
create cues for resisting distraction. flip over my phone.
zen. listen to zen music and tibetan singing bowl sound.
the key is to control my urge.
it's ok to get distracted sometimes because i am a curious and creative human being. i don't need to push myself too hard as long as i get the important things done.
it's ok to have a wandering mind so i can keep exploring.
hey, it is ok.
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