10 tips to help you deal with online distractions

We’ve all been there. In mid-sentence, the doorbell rings, a text comes in, and then a social media notification pops up. Next, a breaking news story flashes at the bottom of your screen. Meanwhile, there’s a cute cat video scratching at your toolbar.

Distractions like these are the curse of creativity. And while some distractions are unavoidable, others are optional. The good news is there are ways to deal with them. In this post, you’ll find ten effective strategies to help you get more work done.

1: Be realistic with your time. Start by asking yourself, what are the three most important things you need to do today? Write these things on an index card and then pin it next to your computer screen. Anything that is time-sensitive needs to be at the top of that list. When you feel yourself getting distracted, glance at your list.

2: One of the advantages of being a creative soul is you can take your work/laptop/phone anywhere. If distractions are a problem, try moving to the bedroom. Hanging a sign on the door to remind people you are in work mode.

3: Be intentional with your time. Whenever you sit down to work, try setting a timer for thirty minutes. Follow this up with a short, five-minute break. Rather than allowing each writing segment to feel intense, try making a game of it. See…