June 6, 2024

Pain Points Podcast - Distractions

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Distractions can affect our work and… umm, sorry, what were we talking about?

Oh, yes! Losing focus and going off track.

Listen to this episode of Pain Points to hear the team discuss distractions, and how to overcome them in your working life.

Believe it or not, there may even be some benefits to letting your mind wander at times. But you also need to know how to concentrate when it matters.

So, find out how a paintbrush, a golf course, and Arnold Schwarzenegger can all help you to do just that!

Talking points include:

  • What's the damage caused by distractions?
  • Where are there more distractions: in the office or at home?
  • Are there any positives to getting distracted?
  • What are our best strategies for dealing with distractions?

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Resources About Defeating Distractions

Here are some Mind Tools resources that you might find helpful if distractions are damaging your work:

How to Minimize Distractions

Driven to Distraction at Work

Top Tips for Staying Focused

Stolen Focus

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