how to stop being distracted by your phone
hey guys! it’s Elle, back with another post! 💜 i know it’s been a while since i’ve made a text post, but i really missed it. ever since i’ve started posting on instagram, i’ve found myself to be more distracted by my phone, especially that i set myself to a standard of posting every other day. because of that, i decided to write out a list of ways i can keep myself away from my phone. i hope this helps you guys too!
download a productivity app. if you’re getting distracted by certain applications, and want a way to hold yourself accountable, downloading an app can be a great way to help you stay on track. some apps i would recommend are Forest, Study Bunny, Flip, and my personal favorite, Engross.
use a timer. set a timer for five minutes and just to work on what you can get finished. once that timer is it up, set it again. sometimes all you need is a clock beeping to remind you of the time. you can use your phone’s clock for this, or you could also download an app to help you and remind you to take breaks, such as Focus To-Do, Pomodoro Timer, or Tomato Timer.
turn off your notifications. just turn them off, especially the ones from social media or games that distract you the most. if you need an app for blocking notifications, some apps you can check out are Notification Blocker, Help Me Focus, or Notification Blocker & Tracker.
play music, a podcast, or a video, and get to it. if you really just can’t keep your eyes off your screen, look for something to play in the background while you get to your work. the key here is to just get your hands off your phone even if it just playing in the background. you can start your productivity with something that requires less focus first, like doing chores, before moving on to tasks that require more focus like studying or doing homework.
turn off your wifi. honestly, sometimes i forget that most of my distractions just come from my ability to check or search for anything on the web. if you’re that kind of person, just shut off your web for a few hours and see what you can get finished.
and lastly, just turn off your phone. if you can do this, then do it. sometimes just letting it turn off for a few hours is a great way to clear your head and really get some work done.
hope this helped you guys!!
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