We are all exposed to an immense amount of information and activities that make us feel that our days are ending faster and faster and that we need more hours to achieve what we want.
Have you ever felt like this? The truth is that we are solely responsible for managing our time, and to think that they are only external factors, is to deceive ourselves. The first thing that is required to avoid unnecessary distractions is concentration, will and determination.
Let’s start by differentiating the distractions: It is very good to be distracted and have recreation time with friends, alone or with family, this is essential to have a full life. What is NOT okay is to get carried away by the type of distractions that are NOT related to our obligations, goals and objectives of life because this prevents us from getting what we want and frustrates us.
For example, a person who wants to buy or build a house must set goals: perhaps monthly savings, apply for a loan that has to be paid in a disciplined way and for this, establish a period of time in which this can be achieved – say maybe 3 years minimum. But what happens if during those 3 years one gets distracted, savings fail, one buys many pairs of shoes or decorations for the house where you currently live? Then the goal will be postponed and one will begin to feel frustrated; even some do not realize it and think that they cannot achieve it.
And actually the only thing that happened was that you gave in many times to distractions and expenses that were not a priority at the time. That is why we say that it takes will, discipline and determination to focus on something that benefits us.
That’s a very complex example, but distractions also exist in small day-to-day activities. How many times have you had a good idea and say that you are going to undertake a new adventure and never start it, it is not only because you are busy with your work or family, it is because in many cases you are distracted again in tasks that, if you realize it, are not a priority.
So to avoid unnecessary distractions, the first thing to do is have some planning. When you set one or more goals, you must be aware of the amount of time you want and be willing to dedicate and translate it so that you can visualize and execute it step by step.
That is why our recommendation is that you have big goals, specific goals and daily objectives all aligned so that they can help you achieve that great goal. This will allow you to follow a productive routine, but remember to give yourself time for rest and recreation within that plan, because enjoying the present is also part of success – the idea is to enjoy the process while you achieve your dreams.
Now if you have already tried this and it is difficult for you to fulfill your plan, there is something you should know: You need to be motivated. And for this we leave you two recommendations:
- Visualize your great goal each day. Imagine that you have already achieved it and enjoy the feeling it causes in your body and mind.
- Celebrate every step you take that you know brings you closer to that goal, no matter how small. Apply the phrase, “do not look at what you lack, but at everything you have accomplished”. This will help you cultivate patience, be happy in the process, and avoid anxiety.
Let’s move on to the second phase, because perhaps you are good at avoiding distractions, and you are always ready to do your part, the problem is that you have a lack of concentration.
Even though you are ready to move on, your thoughts wander all over the place and you just can’t seem to control it.
The first thing you should know is, what causes lack of concentration so that you can combat it, the most common causes are stress, anxiety, lack of sleep, fatigue, fear and disgust, but also apathy and demotivation. So If you feel this in the face of any activity, it is very likely that you will not be able to concentrate.
We leave you some tips to treat this:
Choose work and recreational activities that you really want to do.
Sleep well, do physical exercise and eat healthy.
Dedicate yourself to things that you like and that generate a feeling of well-being while you do them, so you will be focused most of the time.
Remember that practice makes perfect, decide today to make a change in your life and if you need even more help for this, get in touch with one of the therapeutic professionals at Matters Of The Mind Vaultage, by clicking on this link.
Anabel Briceño
Brand Advisor and Copywriter for M.O.T.M.V.
