What do you do to stay focused?

[rpkrocks]

You need to know you why, I really like that video Eric Thomas where he says "what's your why?". It is the basic message which keeps you running, which keeps you focused even when you woke up at 3 AM in the morning.

I know my why!

[video]www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XIGu3Kxg2I[/video]

There are things that I can't tell you but there are highly important to me. My life will be a waste without them and that's my why.

 

[randybishop]

Stay the hell away from BHW if you wanna stay focused!

 

[Paper-Boy]

Install Leechblock on FF.

 

[White Night]

watching porn !!!

 

[Dante12]

Sign off Skype, such a waste of time and a huge distraction

 

[jiayu2301]

Sign off Skype, such a waste of time and a huge distraction

I totally agree! skype and any other PM can be super distractions.
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. So it is about creating the right working environment without any possibilities to get distracted. I think being physically in shape and fit strengthens your mind. I personally hate to read if I am sleepy. I rather than take a power nap and then continue reading. Though some people say just sleep fast

 

[Shadexpwn]

I usually have a calendar of estimated goals places on my wall to keep up with manufactured deadlines.

It allows to me stay inline with my analysis and allows me to have more of a reason to check up on my numbers / data gathering.

 

[ItsBlinkHere]

I use some of the usual Pewep technics.

 

[twist13]

Here is what I have learned so far and what works for me best:

In one hour, 40-50 is pure work, the other rest. After 4 sessions, a longer brake of about 20-30 minutes is done, most likely for a lunch, but also to rest my mind and to get a creativity boost.
Avoid quarrels with others around you - it will turn your morale down, thus reduce your productivity and focus.
Quick walks are the best way to reboot and recharge. Also, organize your workspace - clear all the distractions and make it more clean and eye - friendly (tip: green increases focus and productivity, so if you can, put some plants around you).
And if you simply cannot focus despite all of this, go to the local library, a cafe or a coworking place. Being among others and watching how they work, success, fail and discuss about it makes me proud, but also jealous and competitive. When you think that they are already succeeding, whether they are going up or down, is deterring me to become just as them, and even better.

 

[elfgirl]

I love listening to classical music while I work. Helps me relax and also keeps me motivated.

 

[Capo Dei Capi]

Podcasts and caffeine, I used to listen to music while working, but interesting podcasts such as Dan Carlin's Hardcore History make working much more interesting if its alot of simple tasks all day long.

 

[mqsss]

I'm taking a few minute break every few hours. I walk to the window and check the parking lot. Then I ask myself why isn't there an Audi RS7 with my name on it parked there already. Then I get my ass back to work.

 

[Tuff Dreamer]

Focus, motivation, drive... Can come from different things other than stimulants and exercise, an example here.

My main goal (obviously besides the money) is to travel, all the time and everywhere. People can get "cabin fever" without realizing it. And I'm not just talking about staying inside too much, talking about seeing the same things EVERY day. Waking up, same bathroom. Same people, same kitchen. Same living room, go outside to the same car and drive to the same job. That right there is disheartening to say the very least. And people grow accustom to it without ever realizing it, or seeing the faults in it! It just becomes a passive thing, because that's what everyone around them is doing too. Point A to point B, you repeat the same stuff and just maybe you'll get some release or escape from this during the weekends. This, is to be avoided at all costs!!

Where I come from people save up for the entire year just to go on a 1 week vacation. Talking pinching pennies to see what the rest of the world looks like, to absorb the vibes of the different places and to breathe unfamiliar airs.

And you should see them, (when) they come back they're almost like different people. Only temporarily, after about 3 days they'll sink back into the cruel monotony of whatever their lives represent.

That, is the greatest thing about doing this Internet stuff. If you're good at it, the work space so to speak can go with you anywhere. Any place. You could "work" in Moscow today and land in Miami tomorrow. Well, maybe not that fast considering the distance.

But it's a freedom that not many get to experience. People, even rich people are constantly tied down to a place and a person they have to see. Close a deal here, present a product their... Fly to this country and talk with this executive. Lobby this pharmaceutical product. Lucky for anyone here, all this is done through that glass screen for the most part. Unless you choose to take it further, do offline marketing and all that stuff.

These thoughts keep me thankful every day, and grounded. Maybe not as driven as I could or should be, but they sure as hell keep me going in my journey.

 

[darko1x]

in my case i used sounds beats and waves, something called binaural beats. I'm preparing for the exams and i have a serious concentration problem, a friend suggested to try the binaural beats. Surprisingly it was like magic lol i was able to study for the exam like a robot ( of course with a little side effect wich is the headache --' but that's only if you overdo it ) .

you can check out this link http://www.theeyegen.com/study-effectively-binaural-beats-techniques

 

[nhieuphan]

I use a site blocker like StayFocusd and block all the sites I spend a lot of time on for a certain amount of hours. I also keep a journal/log of my goals for the day.

 

[Zwielicht]

OP, I just found all the motivation that you'll ever need in your life.

 

[srb888]

Once you know you've limited time left, but have so much to achieve, then the best thing that happens to you is your mind gets auto disciplined! Happened to me..
Nowadays, whatever (in caps) distracts me, makes me feel agitated and which comes in the WAY, the mind put it absolutely away, for long or short term depending on merits. Of course if the irritation is still of value, the mind begins working on it as yet another goal to achieve. I have some definite goals which I wish to see them realize before my time is up, but it surprises me every time how easily that little something in my mind has taken it on itself to keep me protected and focused!

So program your mind, while being completely relaxed, and give it the time and goals to achieve them in that amount of limited time you give them. The mind is capable to put you on The Right Path after it's given that "impossible" task! Remember "Relax" is the keyword!