{"id":73478,"date":"2020-09-23T16:37:52","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T13:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/3-productivity-tips-on-working-from-home-straight-from-a-distraction-expert\/"},"modified":"2020-09-23T16:37:52","modified_gmt":"2020-09-23T13:37:52","slug":"3-productivity-tips-on-working-from-home-straight-from-a-distraction-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/3-productivity-tips-on-working-from-home-straight-from-a-distraction-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"#3 productivity tips on working from home \u2014 straight from a distraction expert"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a307fd54f0a3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a307fd54f0a3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/3-productivity-tips-on-working-from-home-straight-from-a-distraction-expert\/#Understand_why_you_get_distracted\" >Understand why you get distracted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/3-productivity-tips-on-working-from-home-straight-from-a-distraction-expert\/#Use_technology_but_dont_let_it_control_you\" >Use technology (but don\u2019t let it control you)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/3-productivity-tips-on-working-from-home-straight-from-a-distraction-expert\/#Forget_about_the_to-do_list\" >Forget about the to-do list<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#3 productivity tips on working from home \u2014 straight from a distraction expert<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watch Movies<\/a> or TV series visit the <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/dizi.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dizi.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n                                <em><span>Did you know Nir Eyal, the productivity expert who helped us with this piece, is speaking at\u00a0<\/span><span>TNW2020<\/span><span>\u00a0this year? Check out his session on \u2018Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life\u2019\u00a0here.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>For better or worse, the coronavirus pandemic has forced on us the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2020-02-02\/coronavirus-forces-world-s-largest-work-from-home-experiment\">world\u2019s biggest<\/a> work-from-home experiment.<\/p>\n<p>While working from home might be new to a lot of people, author and psychology expert Nir Eyal has had a\u00a0head start. \u201cI first began\u00a0working from home about six years ago, and it wasn\u2019t an easy transition at all,\u201d\u00a0Eyal tells me. \u201cBetween work and homeschooling my daughter, I found it was almost impossible to get anything done.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>[Read more:<span>\u00a0<\/span><span dir=\"auto\">Are EVs too expensive? Here are 5 common myths, debunked<\/span>]<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Eyal\u2019s not the only one dealing with this problem. Although remote work is often bandied about as a job perk, and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nbloom.people.stanford.edu\/sites\/g\/files\/sbiybj4746\/f\/wfh.pdf\">associated<\/a> with heightened performance and employee h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>iness, experts <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.stanford.edu\/2020\/03\/30\/productivity-pitfalls-working-home-age-covid-19\/\">have pointed out<\/a> having no choice but to work from home can turn into an absolute productivity disaster \u2014 and the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/long-term-remote-work-is-leading-to-a-global-drop-in-productivity\/\">data<\/a> proves it.<\/p>\n<p>On the upside, though, he\u2019s had lots of time to practice. So much so, he wrote a book \u2014 dubbed \u2018<a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nirandfar.com\/Indistractable\/\"><em>Indistractable<\/em><\/a>\u2018 \u2014 about the challenges of staying focused and the psychology behind what distracts us.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1319537 lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"1875\" height=\"2775\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1875px) 100vw, 1875px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/gHq-4mhf.jpeg\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/gHq-4mhf.jpeg 1875w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/gHq-4mhf-142x210.jpeg 142w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/gHq-4mhf-182x270.jpeg 182w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/gHq-4mhf-91x135.jpeg 91w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/gHq-4mhf-796x1178.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/gHq-4mhf-1592x2356.jpeg 1592w\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe good thing about the struggle to stay productive is I\u2019ve learned it\u2019s something we can manage,\u201d he adds. But to do that, we first need to get to the bottom\u00a0of what\u2019s diverting our attention.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_why_you_get_distracted\"><\/span>Understand why you get distracted<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Technology<\/a> didn\u2019t invent distraction,\u201d Eyal tells me. \u201cThe reason we procrastinate is not because of the things around us. The philosopher Plato was talking about distractions 2,500 years before the iPhone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>To Eyal, the problem is simple. \u201cThe root cause of distraction is our desire to escape discomfort,\u201d he says. And with COVID-19 around, there\u2019s plenty of discomfort to avoid.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe state of the world right now has increased what we call internal triggers, these uncomfortable emotional states that we seek to escape from,\u201d Eyal explains. \u201cAnother big change as a result of the coronavirus is now that our routines have been torn apart, our schedules have blown up.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1319536 lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"902\" height=\"1094\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/jZ2WlyjU.png\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/jZ2WlyjU.png 902w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/jZ2WlyjU-173x210.png 173w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/jZ2WlyjU-223x270.png 223w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/jZ2WlyjU-111x135.png 111w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/jZ2WlyjU-796x965.png 796w\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Even though routines help us better manage our time and goals, we\u2019re wired to resist them. Since we\u2019ve come to associate routines with the tedium of repetition, we\u2019ve developed an aversion towards them \u2014 and with that, a dislike for taking charge of managing our time. Unfortunately, that\u2019s a recipe for disaster when it comes to avoiding distraction.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRoutines and planning your schedule in advance is an essential practice for squeezing more out of your time,\u201d Eyal says. \u201cThat\u2019s a\u00a0 key part of getting into a state of traction \u2014 a term I use as the opposite of distraction.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_technology_but_dont_let_it_control_you\"><\/span>Use technology (but don\u2019t let it control you)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Eyal firmly believes in the usefulness of technology, he\u2019s quick to concede it can also be distracting. But he thinks it\u2019s ultimately our responsibility to use technology to our advantage and not let it dictate our lives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow that a colleague can\u2019t stop by our desk, we have a whole new set of interruptions to worry about,\u201d he tells me. \u201cI call such distractions external triggers \u2014 anything from email notifications to our kids interrupting us during work. With coronavirus, all of the external triggers we\u2019ve previously come to expect have now changed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Eyal, one strategy to counter the pull of external triggers is to \u201cuse technology to prevent getting distracted by technology.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A simple adjustment anyone can make is to tweak your notifications settings so you can devote all of your attention to the task at hand. Sure, it\u2019s important to clear your inbox, but doing it at the wrong time can actually turn into a distraction.<\/p>\n<p>Another quick fix is to learn how to use your app\u2019s productivity features to your advantage. While it\u2019s generally good to be reachable, sometimes it can be helpful to indicate you\u2019re busy with another task. Make sure to let your colleagues know when they can reach you again, though.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forget_about_the_to-do_list\"><\/span>Forget about the to-do list<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Steering clear of bad habits disguised as productivity hacks is another important step towards\u00a0mastering control over your distractions.<\/p>\n<p>So when I asked Eyal about some common productivity \u201csolutions\u201d that often end up distracting us even more, he wasted no time identifying a common culprit:\u00a0the to-do list.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s pretty much the worst thing you can do for your personal productivity,\u201d he continues. \u201cPeople have been told you have to put everything on a list and then run your life on that list \u2014 and that\u2019s exactly what you\u00a0<em>should not<\/em> be doing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But that criticism comes with a huge asterisk. \u201cIt\u2019s not the habit of keeping track of what you need to do that\u2019s bad,\u201d Eyal explains. \u201cWhat I think ends up killing people\u2019s productivity is waking up and turning to their to-do list instead of their calendar. Because most people tend to start with the things they easy, urgent, or fun \u2014 and the important things never get done.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe chose the urgent at the expense of the important,\u201d Eyal adds. Seeking to check off meaningless, menial tasks off your to-do list is still a distraction, though, especially when you still have that big project to complete.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInstead of running your life with a to-do list need to run your life with a calendar,\u201d Eyal tells me. But he\u2019s quick to point out not every calendar will do. \u201cYou need a timebox calendar.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For those unfamiliar, it\u2019s a special kind of calendar (like Google Calendar) that helps you more effectively compartmentalize your schedule, and focus on what you need to get done at the specific time you\u2019ve allocated for it. It\u2019s also a nifty way of avoiding guilt-<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>ping yourself during your leisure time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s nothing wrong with checking your email if that\u2019s the work you need to get done,\u201d Eyal says. \u201cBut if your calendar says you should be playing video <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s with your kid, then checking your email would be the distraction,\u201d he adds. \u201cSo you should instead focus on enjoying the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-post-pubDate\">\n                                    Published September 23, 2020 \u2014 13:37 UTC\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script data-src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;appId=378011798897423&amp;version=v2.6\" id=\"socialSrcFacebook\" type=\"text\/template\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>if you want to watch Movies or Tv Shows go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/dizi.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dizi.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a> <\/span> for forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/growth-quarters\/2020\/09\/23\/3-productivity-tips-on-working-from-home-straight-from-a-distraction-expert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;#3 productivity tips on working from home \u2014 straight from a distraction expert&#8221; If you want to watch Movies or TV series visit the Dizi.BuradaBiliyorum.Com Did you know Nir Eyal, the productivity expert who helped us with this piece, is speaking at\u00a0TNW2020\u00a0this year? 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