It is very important to counteract this trend and prioritize mindfulness and focus, as it helps in achieving a balanced life, whether with work, family, or leisure.
Reducing digital consumption has significantly increased my focus and helped me eliminate time-wasters. At times, I used to be overwhelmed by social media, which led to losing focus and track of my goals. Embracing mindfulness has had a profound impact on my personal growth. I have also been seeking the right community for further discussions and relaxation. Thanks to FocusMonk for creating this community.
Even though I'm not always good at staying focused and mindful, I've noticed that when I do manage to reduce my screen time or my phone is not available for the day , I feel more productive using my system . It's definitely something I need to work on more because it really does make a positive difference.
Thank you for this!
There's no how I will ignore my phone for let say two hours and I want do something tangible for myself even if it's to sleep or relax.
Sincerely, being mindful and focus improve productivity. However you will have to cover for the time because there'll be so much notifications to attend to.
Absolute focus on a task is almost impossible nowadays, especially for something you forcefully want to do everyday. The feeling of checking a notification or opening an app is at times irresistible, this feeling comes up more when the task gets difficult, confusing or boring.
I have been able to minimize these distractions by putting off all notifications on my phone aside my mail. Also, by using the "Pomodoro Technique" + "Don't Break the Chain Technique". Pomodoro involves doing only a task for a short period of time before taking a short break, say 25 minutes strict focus on a task (possibly with a timer) and 5 minutes of rest. Choosing and sticking with the pre-defined number of times Pomodoro should be repeated creates an imaginary chain you just don't want to break.
This has made me less distracted and more productive over the years. I believe this is what FocusMonk is about, and I look forward to more ideas from this community.