10 Online Tools for Better Attention & Focus

A recent happiness study from Matthew Killingsworth and Daniel Gilbert found that the more our minds wander, the less happy we are. Summing the research, the New York Times wrote, “Whatever people were doing, whether it was having sex or reading or shopping, they tended to be happier if they focused on the activity instead of thinking about something else.” In short, being mentally “present” and focused on the task at hand really does matter – quite a lot, in fact. If only finding focus were so simple. 1. If you find yourself slipping into a Twitter sinkhole when you should be updating your business plan, Self-Control may be the app you need. 2. This good-looking app tracks everything you do on your computer, spitting back out a sort of “attention audit.” 3. Concentrate is great for shifting between tasks that require different mindsets. 4. If you’re anything like me, one primarily challenge for focusing is getting all your notes in one place. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. How Do You Stay Focused?

How to Start Getting Things Done | 7 Strategies to Stop Procrastinating Thanks to e-mail, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube, Facebook, and countless other modern-day distractions, it’s easier than ever to find excuses to not be getting work done. But procrastination leads to guilt, stress, and feelings of being overwhelmed, along with the inevitable shoddy performance on the job. Why do people procrastinate? Free time tracking software for small business | WeWorked

5 Time Management Tips That Will Change Your Life | Manage Time Better The past few months have been a bit of a transition for our family, as my husband has taken on the role of stay-at-home dad, and I’ve tried to figure out how to balance a job that is literally never done with all our other needs. I’m not going to lie, as prepared as I thought I was for this change, the reality of having him home and in “my” space all the time was a lot harder than I anticipated. For months, I felt “off.” I would sit at my desk to write, but get distracted, sometimes by the noise around me, sometimes by email or Pinterest or whatever. You’re always on the computer, he would say. While I’m pretty sure I didn’t I respond as lovingly as I could have, I knew deep down that he was right. And then I re-read a story about a professor who held up a jar of rocks to his class. If we think of our lives and our time as a jar of rocks the illustration is pretty clear. These five simple steps can change your life: Step One: List Your Priorities Step Two: Set Specific Goals

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