“Effort is the Key to Unlocking Our Potential.”
Our efforts can be hampered because of Distractions.
Distractions
Distractions can really hamper the ability to study properly.
There can be various reasons why someone is distracted. Finding the root cause is an important step because then we can come up with a solution for it. Some of the factors which can lead to distraction are:
• Music – Loud Music which is meant to distract your mind should definitely be avoided while studying as it can really affect your concentration.
• Phone/Tabs – These gadgets are the biggest problems in today’s era and are the root cause of distraction for most of us. It destroys your productivity and takes you’re your attention towards studying.
• Thoughts – Most of us are deeply focused on our thoughts instead of actually studying. Even if you’re reading your textbook, a thought can easily zone you out of studying.
• No motivation – Finding motivation in today’s fast-paced competitive world is extremely difficult.
• Friends – Your company you surround yourself with can make you or break you. Some friends exist to just distract you from your dreams.
• Games – Games can get overwhelming and can be extremely addictive.
• Movies and TV – In today’s era of OTT platforms, it has become a trend to binge-watch all the episodes of series in a go. Movies too are easily accessible.
Tips to Avoid Distractions:
• Brain Training
Training the brain can make a significant difference in avoiding distractions. The ABC technique has helped the majority of people and it has been proved to avoid distractions.
A – Awareness – Recognize your distraction.
B – Breathe deeply – Slow down, and think about what can be done to avoid the distractions.
C – Choose – The distraction can be dealt with in this step – either by being responsive to it or completely avoiding it.
• Meditation – Meditating can help to clear your thoughts, which in turn can help to be less distracted.
• Turn off loud music – it might be fun, but it can really distract your focus. Instead, use your headphones to switch on some calming study music which will increase your focus and cut down any external noise.
• Get organized with a to-do list.
• Switch off your phone, if that is not possible then use apps which block you from accessing distractive applications, use silent mode/DND, do not keep many tabs open. Switch off any other gadget distracting you.
• Break the overwhelming ocean of syllabus to study into small parts which can be easily achieved.
• Study in a clean, suitable area. Organize your space well. Do not study where you sleep – studying in your bed can lead to distracting yourself – to avoid that – avoid studying where you sleep.
• Don’t overburden yourself – focus on one task at a time as multitasking can do more harm than good.
• Reward yourself when you do not get distracted.
• Have a routine and schedule your distractions.
• Communicate that you are getting distracted – to the people who are distracting you.
• Take a break if necessary. However, stop procrastinating. “Do the work. Everyone wants to be successful, but nobody wants to do the work.”
• Sometimes things are not in your control – accept it.
Conclusion
Distractions can be intimidating but they can be fully avoided using certain methods.
Stop making excuses, have a healthy lifestyle, do not take stress, organize and clean your room, have discipline, make yourself accountable, and set a goal as these factors can help diminish distractions completely – you will definitely avoid distractions if you follow these as well.
Distractions can make you happy in the short term, but for long-term success, you need to study and work hard to achieve those big goals.
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