#ProdChat – 02/24/2016 – Focus – Overcoming Distractions
On February 24, 2016, #ProdChat discussed the topic, Focus – Overcoming Distractions. Watch the slideshow to see what the productivity enthusiasts on #ProdChat had to say about Focus – Overcoming Distractions. Enjoy!
Questions:
- Why is focus/attention important in your work and personal life?
- How well do you manage your focus and overcome distractions? What’s your major source of distraction?
- What is your understanding of single-tasking, multi-tasking, switch tasking, and what I’ve coined meta-tasking (http://prodpod.net/2011/08/09/prodpod-episode-ten-meta-tasking-3/)? Why is this important to focus?
- What activities can you do to build your focus muscles in your life and work?
- How do you minimize distractions at work, home and other vital areas for your productivity?
- How do you allocate focused time/location for creative, evaluative, reflective, and deductive thinking tasks?
- How do you stay focused when you’re bored to distraction?
- How do you control focus on goals larger than a task right now? How do you retain focus toward larger goals?
Picture tweets:
Raw transcript:
User | Tweet | Time |
macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith wait, #ProdChat about, oops, #shinyobject oh, focus and overcoming distractions. What were we talking about? 😉 | Thu Feb 25 00:49:43 +0000 2016 |
allchats | These Twitter chats are happening 8-9pm EST: #ProdChat, #CreateLounge, #FoodTravelChat, #WJchat, #JustHaves, #powHERfulChat, #EdBeat | Thu Feb 25 00:50:08 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek All I have to say is… #focus #prodchat https://t.co/jaUovmDxH8 | Thu Feb 25 00:51:45 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | For the next hour, my tweets will be related to #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 00:57:57 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Welcome to #ProdChat, the weekly chat for productivity enthusiasts! https://t.co/C40vBakDrB https://t.co/G5jYE7ZhPi | Thu Feb 25 00:59:03 +0000 2016 |
2TimeLabs | RT @DrFrankBuck: For the next hour, my tweets will be related to #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 00:59:18 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Today on #ProdChat we’re discussing “Focus – Overcoming Distractions” Join us! #productivity https://t.co/M6BY2VUKbd | Thu Feb 25 01:00:11 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | Hello Ray! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:00:26 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith @macbikegeek lol! #emptymind #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:00:31 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek 😉 #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:00:53 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | So, let’s start! In a tweet, introduce yourself. #prodchat https://t.co/NsBhZLhwcm | Thu Feb 25 01:01:02 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | What’s a #productivity success you’ve had this or last week? #prodchat https://t.co/YvusWOpwH8 | Thu Feb 25 01:02:02 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | Hi, I’m Lee, GTD fanatic and practitioner, computer geek, @zendoneapp user, #productivity devotee #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:02:35 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | My #productivity success this week is that I got prepared for #prodchat a full day in advance of the tweetchat! 🙂 | Thu Feb 25 01:02:57 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | Composed a guest post for @MiddleWeb , one of a 5-part series on having a digital productivity suite. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:03:32 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Please add #prodchat to tweets. Questions will come as Q1, Q2, Q3. Answer A1, A2, A3, for readability! https://t.co/9bPwct1A7p | Thu Feb 25 01:04:02 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Intro: I’m Ray Sidney-Smith, #Evernote Business Certified Consultant, #GTD & #productivity enthusiast, and host here on #prodchat! Welcome! | Thu Feb 25 01:04:03 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | Last week had an AMAZING time at @folkalliance conference (https://t.co/PpMjRd2OrH). 4 days and nights of music and friends! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:04:25 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck Fantastic, Frank! Welcome to the #prodchat stream today! Do you have a link to the article to share? 🙂 | Thu Feb 25 01:04:41 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | Intro: Frank Buck, retired school administrator. I now write, speak, and coach on organization and time management. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:04:56 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Q1: Why is focus/attention important in your work and personal life? #prodchat https://t.co/h9g3kKN4bT | Thu Feb 25 01:05:02 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek You are quite the musicophile! Dr. Oliver Sacks would be proud! Hehe. Glad you had an AMAZING time! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:05:17 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | A1: work at home, team scattered/remote, have to get work done, keep team going-easy to be distracted. have to do right stuff, too #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:06:47 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | That @Middleweb post will appear this coming week. Here is a link to others that have already posted https://t.co/iqwqKPbMMP #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:07:04 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A1: Without focus, almost nothing I want can get done! If everything and anything has your attention, effectiveness diminishes. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:07:31 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | A1: Without #focus , not much real work gets done. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:07:49 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck Make sure to tweet us a link to the @Middleweb article next week during #prodchat! | Thu Feb 25 01:08:11 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | @rsidneysmith Will do! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:08:28 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | A1b: almost tautological. just about impossible to do something without focusing on it and paying attention. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:08:33 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Come chat with us on #prodchat https://t.co/T33l2gqlII #productivity #tweetchat #gtd #gettingthingsdone | Thu Feb 25 01:08:59 +0000 2016 |
sansannyc | @rsidneysmith Found #prodchat chat via @allchats – Focus is important for my mrkting biz as I work remotely. My time literally is my income | Thu Feb 25 01:09:31 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek Agreed! You know I’m a huge proponent of using focus, habit and motivation in confluence with systems and tools. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:09:50 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @sansannyc Welcome, Sandra! Glad you found us! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:10:06 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | A1: The time required to recover from a distraction makes trying to accomplish anything difficult. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:10:09 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | @sansannyc @rsidneysmith @allchats Welcome, Sandra! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:10:49 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @sansannyc That makes total sense, Sandra. Marketing is all about getting people’s attention. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:10:52 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Q2: How well do you focus and overcome distractions? What’s your major source of distraction? #prodchat https://t.co/sH3wPJFWx8 | Thu Feb 25 01:12:05 +0000 2016 |
2TimeLabs | RT @DrFrankBuck: Hello Ray! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:12:52 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | a2: depends on energy/being rested, whether the path forward is clear (i.e. I know what to do), no big issues going on. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:13:49 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | A2: I have always tended to be pretty good when it comes to #focus . I can tune out background noise, activity, etc. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:14:25 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A2: I feel like I’m decently focused most days and able to overcome distraction pretty well. My major distraction is Twitter. LOL #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:14:26 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | a2b: and looking back to a couple weeks ago, motivation to do the task at hand. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:15:00 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | A2: I have to watch that I don’t distract myself and go on “bird walks.” Putting the distraction on a list to get to later helps. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:15:14 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | @DrFrankBuck yes, good think is #GTD collecting the distractions gets them out of the way. but still attractive later! 😉 #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:16:14 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck That’s a good point. A distraction can be something pleasant that just doesn’t have to happen right now. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:16:16 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek So many factors do going into what tugs at our attentional resources! It’s good to acknowledge that. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:17:23 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Agreed! To me, #GTD is like meditation…acknowledge it’s drawn you in, then set it aside to handle later.#prodchat https://t.co/fNUfd22UaC | Thu Feb 25 01:19:03 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Q3: What is your understanding of single-, multi-, switch- & meta-tasking (https://t.co/WX4apbGmg2)? #prodchat https://t.co/XUh4EjWhpi |
Thu Feb 25 01:19:05 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | A3: What is “meta tasking”? That’s a new one. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:20:02 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Oh, Q3’s answer is going to be a bunch of tweets… Haha #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:20:03 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A3a: Single-tasking can be understood as just focusing on one task at a time. #best #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:20:27 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck It’s a term (I think) I coined for doing overlapping tasks where you’re switch-tasking, but slower. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:21:10 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | A3: I like how David Allen talks about multi-tasking as simply being rapid refocusing (with lots of wasted motion). #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:21:10 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | A3a: single tasking is doing one thing at a time. multitasking needs two heads or a multiple processor computer. #prodchat |
Thu Feb 25 01:21:32 +0000 2016 |
FrankClarkCoach | RT @rsidneysmith: A3a: Single-tasking can be understood as just focusing on one task at a time. #best #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:22:08 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | a3b: multitasking really turns into a whole bunch of really fast context switches with attendant overhead and distratction. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:22:27 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | a3b: multitasking really turns into a whole bunch of really fast context switches with attendant overhead and distratction. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:22:27 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck If you listen this this https://t.co/WX4apbXXEC it should explain it…in 2 minutes! 😉 #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:22:54 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | A3: I like to multi-task where neither task requires much concentration. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:23:09 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @FrankClarkCoach Hey, Frank! How’s it going? Welcome to #prodchat! | Thu Feb 25 01:23:13 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | A3: Walking on the treadmill and watching a recorded TV show would be an example. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:23:20 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | @rsidneysmith Just added it to the list! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:24:17 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A3b: Multi-tasking is this mythical #productivity idea that we’re doing multiple tasks at once. We aren’t. #inefficient #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:24:38 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | a3c: not to mention the classic walking and chewing gum at the same time. possibly while patting your head! 😉 #prodchat |
Thu Feb 25 01:24:41 +0000 2016 |
2TimeLabs | RT @DrFrankBuck: A3: What is “meta tasking”? That’s a new one. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:25:00 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Precisely. And, it takes a lot of recovery time when we try to switch focus constantly. Lots of drag. #prodchat https://t.co/CziKbXrDN5 | Thu Feb 25 01:25:13 +0000 2016 |
fwade | RT @DrFrankBuck: A3: What is “meta tasking”? That’s a new one. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:25:51 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Q4: What activities can you do to build your “focus muscles” in your life and work? #prodchat https://t.co/mPpdupuyTT | Thu Feb 25 01:26:07 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A3c: Switch-tasking is what we’re doing when we believe we’re multi-tasking, but as @DrFrankBuck said, good for mindless stuff. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:26:24 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek And most likely, in 100K years, humans will catch up to our modern needs and we will effectively multi-task. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:27:40 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | A4: Having a place to off-load the potential distractions helps to build the #focus muscle #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:27:58 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | a4: have clear view of what you want to get done today #GTD #nextaction #planning #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:28:21 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek But as of today, we’re still dealing with hunter-gatherer minds and multi-tasking (mostly) is attention’s Kryptonite! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:28:29 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith ready for the direct mind-computer link to allow true parallel processing (more intimate form of virtual assistant) #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:29:30 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek Yes! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:29:43 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A4a: I’ve been an ardent advocate of #meditation for greater #productivity and focus for years. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:29:47 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Read “The 4-Hour Workweek” with @prodbookgrp & discuss it this Saturday! Details: https://t.co/wQRfxIkzyT #prodchat https://t.co/gL7QmjLliH | Thu Feb 25 01:30:14 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A4b: It’s basically working out for the mind. We go to the gym for our bodies, it’s time we exercised our mind similarly. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:30:22 +0000 2016 |
2TimeLabs | RT @DrFrankBuck: A4: Having a place to off-load the potential distractions helps to build the #focus muscle #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:30:22 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith my only trouble is #focus on taking the time to #meditate ! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:30:35 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith @prodbookgrp I’ll be reading really fast – the book just came in to my branch library this afternoon! #speedreading #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:31:30 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek Use technology to facilitate the time and process… @headspace @calm and others really can help! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:31:31 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek Sweet! I can’t wait for this upcoming @prodbookgrp call! 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:31:52 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck Agreed! Practicing capturing a la #GTD really builds focus muscles. It reestablishes autonomy over your attention. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:32:25 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith @headspace @calm agreed. my issues have been a fairly protracted crunch mode. trying to get on track this week #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:33:00 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Q5: How do you minimize distractions at work, home and other vital areas for your productivity? #prodchat https://t.co/26IzwkzfYS | Thu Feb 25 01:33:06 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek Fair enough. But, think long-term how much better if you take the time now! 🙂 Stronger mind, longer life. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:33:44 +0000 2016 |
DerekTac | Sorry I’m late! Hi friends! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:34:26 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | @sansannyc don’t be shy about jumping in on discussion 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:34:50 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | A5: Minimizing distractions: turning off email alerts, not answering the phone unless its someone I know, #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:34:53 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A4c: I just finished reading @10percent by @danbharris. I have to admit, it was a funny and interesting book on #meditation! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:35:04 +0000 2016 |
DerekTac | A5: Headphones that block out noise/sound canceling and Pink Noise. Here’s a 10hr loop: https://t.co/JjYQ4iK1nT #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:35:19 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A5a: I change locations regularly throughout my workday when I’m in the office. And I have times when the door gets shut … #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:35:49 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A5b: and the phone gets turned off. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:36:04 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @DerekTac Hey, Derek! How’s it going today? #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:36:19 +0000 2016 |
DerekTac | A4: Lists, lists, lists! (realistic lists) #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:36:39 +0000 2016 |
DerekTac | @rsidneysmith Hey Ray! I’m well, yourself? #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:36:55 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @DerekTac Woah. 10 hours of pink noise. Haha. That’s some heavy duty focus time! 😉 #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:36:58 +0000 2016 |
DerekTac | RT @DrFrankBuck: A5: Minimizing distractions: turning off email alerts, not answering the phone unless its someone I know, #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:37:07 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @DerekTac Glad to hear, Derek! I’m doing great, thanks. 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:37:10 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @danbharris Thanks for writing such a funny, honest and insightful book about #meditation! Cheers! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:38:07 +0000 2016 |
DerekTac | @DrFrankBuck I used to work for a guy and every time he got an email it was like one of Pavlov’s dogs hearing the dinner bell #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:38:30 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A5: If something becomes a distraction, I remove it from my presence, including my phone and tablet (esp. when reading). #ProdChat | Thu Feb 25 01:38:50 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A5: One of the primary reasons I love my @AmazonKindle is that it’s a single function device. It’s sole purpose for me is reading. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:39:27 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | a5: turn off notifications. I have to be available on email and IM at work but don’t need the bell for email. IM and texts are OK #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:39:54 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Q6: Do you allocate focus time/space for creative, evaluative, reflective, & deductive thinking? #prodchat https://t.co/g9rMn8JEJs | Thu Feb 25 01:40:06 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | @DerekTac LOL! Many people are like that. I want to let #email pile up and handle a bunch at one time. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:40:12 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @DerekTac @DrFrankBuck Ugh, I used to be like that in my old company…so glad I don’t do that now. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:41:22 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | A6: I anticipate “waiting time” and use that time to review my task list, flesh out ideas, etc. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:42:24 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @macbikegeek It’s about how much is flowing at you, right? I can take a X number of messages then it’s too much. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:42:40 +0000 2016 |
DerekTac | @rsidneysmith You can’t say it isn’t long enough! HA! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:42:40 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | a6: yes, daily review, set times for projects, long range thinking. work blocks when doing creative work needing sustained focus #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:43:08 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @DerekTac #prodchat https://t.co/a2nMmkuLsN | Thu Feb 25 01:43:47 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A6a: Yes, each kind of focus work requires its own time and location. Creative work gets done and then put away for a while. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:44:35 +0000 2016 |
RealMattEaton | A6) It is difficult at times to schedule this in. Often I just ignore or forget it. Gotta work on that #prodchat https://t.co/4aAqEzBRLu | Thu Feb 25 01:44:49 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A6b: Evaluative work comes naturally to me so I do that pretty easily anywhere. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:44:53 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith I have multiple email accounts. work has no junk, using @unrollme and rules for personal accounts wher I am on lists #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:44:55 +0000 2016 |
SheldonAYS | A5 Music on the record player or my head phones. Disconnect the phone from hand! #ProdChat https://t.co/wSRaNSC9BO |
Thu Feb 25 01:45:04 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A6c: I take a lot of time in reflective mode naturally, so I have to block out time in quiet space for that. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:45:26 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A6d: And, I’m good at problem-solving sometimes too quickly so I have to slow myself down and spend more time on it than I think. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:45:58 +0000 2016 |
DerekTac | @rsidneysmith @DrFrankBuck It’s rough @ times. Sometimes artwork project e-mails are urgent/ASAP and need attention right away #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:46:17 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @RealMattEaton Welcome, Matthew! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:46:25 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @RealMattEaton Yes, just setting a simple recurring reminder to do so can work wonders! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:46:50 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Q7: How do you stay focused when you’re bored to distraction? #prodchat https://t.co/paQfgyr4m6 | Thu Feb 25 01:47:01 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @SheldonAYS Welcome, Sheldon! Hope you’re well! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:47:42 +0000 2016 |
mikevardy | It’s rare that I’m available to take part in #prodchat b/c it normally is my dinnertime. Today I could, but I’m wiped from air travel. #sigh | Thu Feb 25 01:47:56 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | a7: take a break at least. if the task can tolerate some delay, do something else for a while. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:48:05 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | A7: I think the best thing to do is take a break. I have heard it said that the distraction is a “fake break.” #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:48:08 +0000 2016 |
RealMattEaton | @rsidneysmith Thank you very much. I am sad I am late to the #prodchat game but I will add a reminder | Thu Feb 25 01:48:39 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | Welcome, @MikeVardy ! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:49:04 +0000 2016 |
RealMattEaton | @rsidneysmith Sadly, it also takes energy and focus. I work hard at my pretend job M-F #prodchat. Working on that too, | Thu Feb 25 01:49:05 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @RealMattEaton Not a worry…we’re here for another 10 minutes! And, we’ll be back with a new topic next week at 8pm ET! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:49:46 +0000 2016 |
DerekTac | !! RT @DrFrankBuck: A7: I think the best thing to do is take a break. I have heard it said that the distraction is a “fake break.” #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:50:15 +0000 2016 |
RealMattEaton | @rsidneysmith Putting it on my Todoist right now #ProdChat | Thu Feb 25 01:50:27 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @RealMattEaton Understandable. Do just a little at a time…change takes small habits repeated daily and without judgment. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:50:45 +0000 2016 |
RealMattEaton | @rsidneysmith As with any habit. The first part is wanting to change the habit #ProdChat | Thu Feb 25 01:51:36 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A7: I am rarely bored, so this is a tough one for me. I will switch tasks if I’m presently not enticed to do it, then circle back. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:51:46 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @mikevardy Hey, Mike! Well, I hope your travel was without incident! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:52:57 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @RealMattEaton Motivation is key. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:53:11 +0000 2016 |
RealMattEaton | A7) Electroshock therapy! No, wait. I figure what is the worst thing on my list and do that first #ProdChat https://t.co/4VV68Yogwh | Thu Feb 25 01:53:27 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck Ah, yes, I’ve heard that too. A glass of water also helps with boredom remarkably. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:53:36 +0000 2016 |
RealMattEaton | @rsidneysmith Indeed it is. Overcoming all sorts of challenges #ProdChat | Thu Feb 25 01:53:54 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Q8: How do you control focus on larger goals? How do you retain focus toward larger goals? #prodchat https://t.co/ldPF5N22lf | Thu Feb 25 01:54:05 +0000 2016 |
DerekTac | A7: I go on a walk. At the end of said walk, I run into my office, sit down, and GO #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:54:26 +0000 2016 |
disgamechanger | RT @rsidneysmith: A7: I am rarely bored, so this is a tough one for me. I will switch tasks if I’m presently not enticed to do it, then cir… | Thu Feb 25 01:54:46 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Join us this Saturday for our next book discussion @prodbookgrp! Details: https://t.co/wQRfxIkzyT #prodchat https://t.co/nxnRHzCQzN | Thu Feb 25 01:55:03 +0000 2016 |
DerekTac | A8: Write down long-term, mid-term, short-term goals. By this time it’s already chopped into bite-sized pieces. WRITE IT DOWN #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:55:07 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | A8: Probably like anyone else, identify the steps and make them easy enough you can’t wait to get started. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:55:15 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | a8: planning in my #GTD app with projects broken into #nextaction and what everyone else just said! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:55:38 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A8: I break down the goal into smaller goals to focus on. Otherwise, I can be distracted by getting ahead of myself. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:56:08 +0000 2016 |
RealMattEaton | A8) Larger what? G.Go…Nope, can’t say I know that word. Actually, I break it down and do the hard stuff #prodchat https://t.co/o5aPIYdlUL | Thu Feb 25 01:56:42 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | A8: I will set milestones to reward myself for achieving stages toward the larger goal. It can be as simple as a glass of wine. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:57:23 +0000 2016 |
mikevardy | All right, I’ll bite. A7: working by mode and by having themed days allows me to get focused when I need it and want it. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:57:27 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @RealMattEaton Tackling the tough parts first can be very gratifying and momentum is there because it’s all easier! Good tactic! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:58:03 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Good strategy! #prodchat https://t.co/IMeD5GCNbP | Thu Feb 25 01:58:19 +0000 2016 |
RealMattEaton | @rsidneysmith It certainly makes it easier, though not as thrilling #ProdChat | Thu Feb 25 01:58:28 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | RT @mikevardy: All right, I’ll bite. A7: working by mode and by having themed days allows me to get focused when I need it and want it. #pr… | Thu Feb 25 01:58:33 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Next #ProdChat: March 2, 2016 – Topic: Developing Productive Habits! Have a great week, all! https://t.co/ZBkUsmOzQK | Thu Feb 25 01:59:03 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Woah! How did the hour fly by? #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:59:05 +0000 2016 |
DrFrankBuck | Thanks, Ray! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 01:59:21 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @RealMattEaton Thrills are cheap. Fulfillment isn’t as flashy but lasts longer! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 02:00:07 +0000 2016 |
2TimeLabs | RT @DrFrankBuck: Thanks, Ray! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 02:00:21 +0000 2016 |
2TimeLabs | RT @DrFrankBuck: A8: Probably like anyone else, identify the steps and make them easy enough you can’t wait to get started. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 02:00:21 +0000 2016 |
fwade | RT @DrFrankBuck: A8: Probably like anyone else, identify the steps and make them easy enough you can’t wait to get started. #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 02:00:34 +0000 2016 |
fwade | RT @DrFrankBuck: Thanks, Ray! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 02:00:35 +0000 2016 |
RealMattEaton | @rsidneysmith Indeed it is. Sadly, I have no idea what that word means either #prodchat Small steps | Thu Feb 25 02:00:39 +0000 2016 |
DerekTac | @rsidneysmith Thanks Ray! Have a great night and see you next week. 🙂 #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 02:01:05 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | Thanks, #productivity enthusiasts, for today’s #ProdChat! Join us next week! https://t.co/vn1WaA7Tfu | Thu Feb 25 02:01:05 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @DrFrankBuck Thank you, Frank, and everyone! #prodchat https://t.co/HFqYPDCcSy | Thu Feb 25 02:01:43 +0000 2016 |
macbikegeek | @rsidneysmith Thanks, Ray, see everyone next week! #prodchat | Thu Feb 25 02:02:00 +0000 2016 |
SheldonAYS | @rsidneysmith Thank you! #prodchat |
Thu Feb 25 02:03:40 +0000 2016 |
rsidneysmith | @SheldonAYS You’re most welcome! Glad you could join us! See you again soon on #prodchat! | Thu Feb 25 02:04:05 +0000 2016 |