So many of us are connected and/or using our connected devices regularly. Some might say we / you are addicted to them and suffer withdrawal symptoms when we forget them or leave home home without them.
So then, how do we stay focused in this “age of distraction”? Jane Genovese writes on the Learning Fundamentals website on ‘how to focus in the age of distraction‘ and produced this excellent mind-map of Leo Babauta’s eBook “Focus: A simplicity manifesto in the age of distraction”.
Genovese highlights her analysis of the book and the changes she’s making to sharpen her focus, including:
- Create habits and/or rituals to focus your mind.
- Manage email (expectations) and switch it off if necessary.
- Make time to reflect & review.
- Admit you’re online too much, and take steps to remedy.
- Digital detox: take time away and switch off.
- Work ethics (simplify working practices based on distractions, movement, time, etc.)
