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Writing Pep Talk
Writing regularly takes diligence…and people leaving you alone. I thought you might need a little pep talk. Here are twelve encouragements/reminders to keep you writing. 12 Writing Encouragements 1. Start by eating chocolate. It always helps to get those creative juices flowing! 2. Get comfortable. Wear your comfiest PJs, grab a cozy blanket, and settle in for some creative writing! 3.…
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How to Avoid Distractions: 7 Tips for Staying Focused at Work
Ever feel like you sit down at your desk with a to-do list a mile long, only to find yourself sucked into a social media vortex two hours later? Yeah, us too. Between the constant barrage of notifications, chatty colleagues, and the enchantress song of that unfinished online shopping cart, staying focused at work can feel like an Olympic-level feat.
But fear not, fellow warriors against procrastination! In this guide, we'll unveil seven battle-tested tips to avoid distractions and transform you into a laser-focused productivity machine. So, silence those dings and pings, grab a coffee, and conquer your workday with newfound clarity and efficiency.
1. Identify Common Distractions
The first step in learning how to dismiss distractions is to identify what commonly diverts your attention. Examples of distractions at work include:
Social Media: Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram can easily consume large chunks of your time.
Email Notifications: Constant alerts for new emails can break your concentration.
Chatty Colleagues: Friendly conversations can quickly derail your workflow.
Multitasking: Attempting to juggle multiple tasks at once often reduces efficiency.
Office Noise: Background chatter and office equipment noise can be highly distracting.
By recognizing these common pitfalls, you can take proactive steps to mitigate their impact.
2. Use Workforce Management Software
Implementing workforce management software can significantly enhance your ability to avoid distractions. These tools designed to streamline processes, manage time effectively, and ensure employees stay on task. Some benefits include:
Task Prioritization: Helps in setting clear priorities and deadlines.
Time Tracking: Monitors how time is spent on various tasks, identifying potential distractions.
Automation: Reduces manual tasks, freeing up more time for focused work.
By leveraging workforce management software, you can create a more structured and distraction-free work environment.
3. Set Clear Goals and Priorities
Setting clear, achievable goals is essential in learning how to avoid distractions at work. Sort your jobs according to significance and deadlines, then divide them into smaller, more manageable chunks. Using the SMART criteria (Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound) can help define these goals.
4. Create a Distraction-Free Workspace
Your physical environment plays a significant role in your ability to stay focused. Here are some pointers to set up a workstation free from distractions:
Organize Your Desk: Keep only the necessities on your desk to prevent clutter.
Noise-Canceling Headphones: Use these to block out office noise.
Comfortable Seating: To avoid physical discomfort, make sure your workstation and chair are set up ergonomically.
By optimizing your workspace, you can minimize distractions and improve concentration.
5. Leverage Employee Engagement Software
Employee engagement software can play a crucial role in maintaining focus and avoiding distractions. These platforms facilitate communication, and collaboration, and provide tools to keep employees motivated. Key features include:
Performance Feedback: Regular feedback helps in staying aligned with goals.
Recognition Programs: Encourages continuous improvement and focus.
Communication Tools: Streamlines communication, reducing the need for disruptive meetings.
Using employee engagement software, you can foster a work environment that encourages focus and productivity.
6. Implement Time Management Techniques
Effective time management is critical in avoiding distractions. Techniques such as the Pomodoro Technique, where you work for 25 minutes and then take a 5-minute break, can help maintain high levels of focus. Other methods include:
Time Blocking: Set aside particular periods for various tasks.
Eisenhower Matrix: Set work priorities according to their significance and urgency.
To-Do Lists: Keep track of daily tasks to ensure everything is noticed.
By incorporating these time management strategies, you can enhance your ability to stay focused.
7. Take Regular Breaks
While it might seem counterintuitive, taking regular breaks is essential for maintaining focus. Taking little pauses can help you mentally recharge and avoid burnout. Use this time to:
Stretch or Walk: Physical activity can boost your energy levels.
Hydrate: Drinking water can keep you alert.
Mindfulness Practices: Activities like meditation can improve concentration.
By allowing yourself to step away from work periodically, you can return with renewed focus and productivity.
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Conclusion
Learning to avoid distractions at work is a continuous process that requires intentional effort and the right tools. By identifying common distractions, leveraging workforce management and employee engagement software, setting clear goals, creating a distraction-free workspace, implementing time management techniques, and taking regular breaks, you can significantly enhance your productivity and maintain a high level of focus.
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As patients’ dementia progresses, their communication ability will become increasingly impaired. As a primary caregiver, it is your responsibility to gain a good grasp of what to expect to navigate these challenges. Do you need a tip or two on how to accomplish this? MORALITY HOME CARE, a tested and proven non-medical assistance provider, is at your service!
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in a mood (ID in alt)
#vashwood#vash the stampede#nicholas d wolfwood#trigun#trigun maximum#doing straight up nothing with the bestie. really good activity of doing nothing#i mainly drew this just so i can test how itd be not drawing their faces bc i Love drawing their faces a little too much.#maybe ill throw them in a more intense situation next time i try it bc it just ended up focusing on wolfwood and his silly newspaper#he's reading the news... cruel happenings all around no mans land... have to keep up to know where to go next and where to avoid#but theres also some guy in the same room being distracting as hell. i think they can coexist without bothering each other but theyd#be so painfully aware of the other person... both of them usually have tended to their own space after all for years. ww especially i think#would be easily distracted with vash's presence bc he's spent 2 years thinking about him already (for his mission...)#and thinking about vash is a Little easier than dealing with his personal anguish#though it can definitely overlap too. and sometimes its not that bad. sometimes its just vash's hand feeling unexpectedly nice and gentle#ruporas art
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anyways. What
#atlas.art#artists on tumblr#mcyt#hermitcraft#hc s10#docm77#joehills#joe hills#juppet#vintagebeef#doc beef and joe just slowly fucking loosing it throughout this interaction is one of my favorite things that's ever happened on hermitcraf#also. watching his fucking gigantic hour glass slowly grow in the background of other peoples videos for the last week#why did he do that to himself so early in the season omg 😭#it literally is so ridiculously large it is insane. it looks insane next to everything else around it. it takes up the entire skyline#im thinking about keralis. who built his lake facing the shopping district so he could avoid looking at iskall's monolith while fishing#or mumbo and grian joking about making the biggest mega build in the shopping district for their wart shop. good luck with that now lmao#seriously if you haven't already y'all should go watch Wels' last video if only to see that thing grow in the background throughout the vid#wels built an entire castle on accident in that video and i still spent the entire duration going 'DOC WHAT THE HELL' it was so distracting
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5 Bad Habits to Completely Give Up
Habits can add purpose to life when they’re good. Bad habits, however, can negatively impact the quality of life. Here are 5 habits you need to break.
Postponing self-care – You’re always there for other people but seem to always be absent when it comes to yourself. Stop making yourself last on your list of priorities by taking your self-care seriously.
Lack of a routine – Stress, and feelings of being overwhelmed can be a result of a poor or inexistent routine. Create a routine to promote structure and organization in your life.
Reacting on emotions instead of facts – As emotional beings, this will be harder to break, but with patience and time, you’ll learn to effectively manage your emotions. Learning to manage your emotions can help with decision-making and emotional well-being.
Negative self-talk – Engaging in negative self-talk can lower self-esteem and interfere with confidence, motivation, and self-love amongst other things. Breaking this habit can reduce anxiety as well as depression.
Overloading your schedule – It is okay to rest, and it is extremely important to allow yourself to. Creating a packed daily schedule for fear of being unproductive is an unhealthy habit that can lead to poor health.
#healthy habits#bad habits#how to grow#avoid distractions#5 things you must know#5 things to know#self care#self help#how to be happy#you got this
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If you are looking for how to focus on your goals and avoid distractions? You have come to the right place. Here are how to avoid distractions and stay focused which will be helpful to you. In the same way as other people all over the world, is it turning out to be increasingly more challenging for you to keep away from the always present interruptions within recent memory and move deliberately toward the objectives you set for yourself?
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cassie's everday fits! 🖤
dress // white stockings // shoes
dress // lace accessory // tights // shoes
top // skirt // tights (basegame) // shoes
top // skirt // tights (basegame) // shoes
#i'm avoiding don like the plague so here's our wife as a distraction#ts4#ts4 edit#ts4 lookbook#sim: cassandra goth#i need to find more dresses like the first one it suits her so well heart eyes emoji#and more mary janes
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No more soundproof than he is bulletproof
He just wishes they'd stop
#i think that mikey avoids then when they fight but sound carries#i think mikey tries to distract himself but everything comes back to the crack in the family#i think that mikey misses when they were friends#i think that mikey feels like he's dripping apart when they fight#i think that mikey and i are sometimes very similar#rottmnt#my art#cookie crumbs#traditional art#traditional drawing#i don't draw the turtles very often do i?#projecting? noooo#venting? maybe#things are better now#i hope they stay that way
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not to be petty but totally petty I really really really hope scott going neck and neck to Joel in their pvp battle that ended with scott killing joel and etho shooting scott puts an end to the "scott isn't good at pvp he's just good at the social game" posts that spiked in number a few weeks ago for some reason. one of the scariest players in the cast (THE scariest, according to Skizz!) having this weird reputation has to be one of the strangest fanon propaganda campaigns i've ever seen in my life.
#random thoughts#i genuinely think the whole “scott won LL by loving his allies” thing has#severely distracted the public consciousness into forgetting that#he also won because he shot ren forty seven times in the chest#it's also just like. idk man. i never want to strawman peoples interpretations#but i also genuinely think it's a bit offputting i always see complaints of#jimmy or grian or anyone else being emasculated in one way or another#but never scott.? like i have no problem with femboy scott or whatever but#idk man! strange!#scott avoids fights /=/ scott cannot fight. my thesis
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"SUCK IT ASSHOLES!"
I originally was going to make his quote "You just got Simmonsized" but lets be honest, it's not Simmons without the 'suck it!'
Yeah i regretted that wording as soon as I looked at it but hey, this is red team! No flinching from innuendos!
Elementalist/Tempest Simmons for the GW2 au - ya boy and his shouts are easy to find on the battlefield, that's for sure
#rvb#red vs blue#gw2#guild wars 2#rvb gw2 au#rvb simmons#red team best team even if simmons is the bane of my existence to draw (he's so generic white guy to me help)#my art#batsy art#also the like least dynamic gw2 design its Just an outfit change#but u know what we still love and support him#even when he electrocutes himself when he got distracted in a fight#three reds down two to go#im avoiding drawing the blues bc i dont wanna draw freckles the bear-dog
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Do think it's very crunchy that WWX only defends his new flavor of the month in the ancestral hall. Not himself. Not WN, to whom JC did arguably have a life debt and for whom WWX did dump JC. Not any of these old things; just the shiny new hot powerful protective dude that he doesn't have any meaningful preexisting bond with and that he's been falling for since returning and running away from his previous life.
Just the perfect, serene blank slate of novelty (and the guilty undercurrent of once again feeling something that isn't socially acceptable and won't be welcome).
#i love him so much he's so awful#it's always like that he's always taking it allll upon himself when it comes to whoever is the new person he's decided to be stupid for#so that's something that's gonna go the way of all of wwx's previous relationships#wgxn replacing ningxian replacing chengxian#out of ego and because he thinks no-one is smart and competent like he is#wwx's canonically shitty taste in men#etc#and bc it's been thrust very firmly upon him to be The One Who Does Impossible Things#without anyone asking him to#and then he starts to resent and/or avoid them because he's the one doing all these hard terrible things without ~expecting anything back#but of course he does!!!!#and it's so sad#it is good that at least lwj provides a distraction and wwx at least gets a hot and emotionally undemanding rebound out of it
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Something something perhaps the reason Curly lacks a truly undamaged ID where his face is visible is to represent how much damage Jimmy had already affected on him throughout their relationship and the way Curly obscured part of who he is and what he stood to unintentionally cater to this toxic influence in his life.
#I think there is something to say that most people draw post crash curly and may not have every drawn him pre crash#and I think it says something that we only really look at the characters substantially in relation to Jimmy and not their own merits#unless we are discussing how J I M M Y mischarcterizes them cause in this#since we don’t assign a face and identify to Curly’s actions outside of Jimmy until the end their is the question of how much we are viewing#them as separate entities rather than intertwined actions cause while the flipping#of who we play at shows them and parallels and in separable in terms of the story going down#they couldn’t be drastically more different in thinking and you only really realize that at the birthday scene where Curly felt the need to#take responsibility for something while Jimmy just felt the need to take#this is also more so me thinking about all the reason people think Curly and Jimmy could be friends but they are missing the point of Jimmy#and his dynamic there is nothing severely weird or sinister about Curly or his intentions it’s that he’s well meaning to a fault#he’s an average dude having a mid life crisis and Jimmy is a guy that takes advantage of good intentions like the idea#that curly has to be like Jimmy in some way personality humor morally is the exact sort of projection Jimmy wants#to happen and does like it’s the sad and real case that sometimes people just have friends like Jimmy that they can’t cut off for one reason#or another like it’s not highly philosophical people are friends with objective assholes but it’s less about them#and more about the person feeling some obligation to stay like I feel like crafting him into#being more morally grey is to just make it easier to be angrier or think someone with more of a backbone#could of done something but it’s not even that he was spineless he was just too distracted and sometimes that feel like cowardice like even#Swansea waited it’s just the sad truth of how people avoid people like Jimmy or setting them off#sometimes it just does more harm than good I just am so bored with all the takes#acting like there was a perfect man on that ship and that any one outside of Anya knew the exact type of guy Jimmy#was from the get go like the point is other men wouldn’t in rape culture but women and their victims already know#mouthwashing#mouthwashing game#curly mouthwashing#jimmy mouthwashing#throwing rocks at Jimmy
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What kind of content should we expect from the videos? Would love to see some stuffing content for the longer videos.
that’s definitely an option!! gonna be real though… i like to savor my food when im eating and it can take me hours to finish, lol!! doesn’t make for a great video!!
that being said, sometimes i can’t help myself and it happens anyways—i’ll make sure to film next time 🤭
more belly play for sure, though, and talking as well. i’m hoping to get more angles and maybe some pumping stuff since i’m gonna get back on track with that… i’m open to all suggestions, however!! sometimes i just forget what’s possible haha
#i get indigestion and heartburn if i eat too fast as well#i don’t like taking medication for stuff so i’d rather avoid it all in general#(idk why w that btw. i’m just weird)#also. adhd. i get distracted#talk#ask
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writing is a wild hobby because sometimes you put down the most poetic bullshit, the most beautiful, evocative imagery that feels like you tore it from your very soul
and sometimes you write "she opened her un-jizzed eye"
#squirrel writes#you know; as opposed to her jizzed eye#though i am kind of proud of the line i gave my girl#“I aim to please-- and you apparently aim to cover.”#like yeah. yeah you do need 22 CHA to pull that off. babe that's ridiculous.#i continue to love those two idiots. and the stupid sex they have.#oc: iona raedir#thinking about doing a personal little “kinkmeme” thing; partly to distract myself from veilguard and avoid my dash#and partly because why not yknow
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Boy predator by the crane wives sure is a good billford song, shame there isn't someone completely insane designing a poster around this right now
#i might be emotionally devastated and looking for distraction to avoid thinking about anything#but that doesnt mean i cant cook#cat rambles tag
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