Although your smartphone can be a helpful tool, it can also be a major source of lost productivity.
Bad phone habits can drain your time, focus, and energy, even though they keep you entertained, organised, and connected.
Continuous alerts, incessant scrolling, and browsing right before bed all subtly undermine your capacity to remain focused and productive.
The good news? A few intentional adjustments can have a significant impact.
Here are some ways your phone habits may be hurting you and how to change them if you’re sick of feeling distracted or unproductive:
Instead of responding right away, set aside specific times to check messages or apps; this will help your brain become more focused over time.
During work hours, use apps that block distractions so your mind can focus entirely on important tasks without being distracted.
To enhance the quality of your sleep and lessen the temptation to browse late at night, charge your phone outside of the bedroom.
While working, keep your phone out of sight because even its presence can impair cognitive function and cause mental exhaustion.
Maura Thomas, an award-winning speaker, trainer and author, emphasises that productivity is not primarily about time management but rather about addressing misplaced attention and distractions.
The above-mentioned author of Attention Management argues that we cannot slow down or create more time. Instead, the solution lies in managing our attention to achieve the most significant results.
Ultimately, set clear objectives to reduce time spent on unnecessary apps and activities by tracking screen time weekly to identify trends.
Establishing tech-free areas or times can help you focus again, become more mindful, and enhance both your work and your life in general.
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