The world is a tangled web of highways and byways, and various paths that confuse us as we traverse through life. What used to be so simple is now overly complicated that a lot of us lose sight of what we’ve been aiming for in the first place…living our life to the fullest.
If you are prone to getting distracted by the Internet, your various electronic gadgets, and a myriad other things commercialism throws at your face on a daily basis, here are some five ways you can overcome temptation and get back on the path you’ve set down for yourself to achieve:
#1. Recognize distractions
Everyday, we are bombarded with distractions, and most times we just don’t recognize them so they actually become a bad habit. Do you need to read and answer every email as soon the notifications ping you? Is the daily soap opera really a positive and beneficial addition to your day? Do you obsessively check whether friends have “liked” or “commented” on that selfie you just posted three seconds ago?
If you can identify these distractions and develop an awareness of them, you can actually distance yourself from these temptations and get on to the more important things.
#2. Analyze the Distractions
Once you’ve identified your particular set of diversions and interference, analyze them one by one and ask yourself why they are such a temptation for you. Why is it so hard to ignore the urge to smoke? Will you really miss out on a whole chunk of living if you don’t check your social media feeds every 15 minutes? Are you afraid of losing precious friends and contacts if you ignore Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for a single day?
Once you’re aware of the urges and why they move you, then you are one step closer to keeping them out of your life.
#3. Take Immediate Action
Once you’ve examined the cause and effect of your distractions, you can take several steps to eliminate them from your daily routine. If you’re obsessive about keeping up with the news for fear of missing out, try to close all your browser tabs and apps, and leave just one. Concentrate on that, a single one at a time.
You can also put a time buffer between each distraction to keep you from using up a whole day to them. Put them off for a few hours while doing something constructive, such as taking your dog out for a walk, doing a spot of gardening or meditation, or even forcing yourself to do laundry and other housework. Turn off your Wi-Fi and go read a book. Delete useless apps and celebrate by eating a healthy meal.
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