It is very common for all of us to find ourselves spending a long time on social media, our phone, or just browsing the internet. To make that worse, we may even know that those activities are useless and a waste of time, but we still do it. However, in order to deal with this issue, it would be better to eliminate the urge altogether, than fight the urge.
#1 Put your phone on Do Not Disturbed
This solution is the easiest way to our phone from buzzing and sounding notifications.
#2 Use websites instead of apps
An app makes the usage simpler and user-friendly. However, using the app’s website takes a little extra effort compared to using an app.
#3 Use time blocking
Work within time slots when possible. This means that different times of the day are allocated to specific tasks, such as improving in your area of expertise.
#4 Log out of social media websites
Today’s social media use advanced algorithms to provide us with content that will captivate our interest, wasting hours of our time.
#5 Don’t wait for the exact hour to begin
We all have said “when the clock hits 11.00 i will start working.” This is not sustainable as many things can happen. The best time to start is now.
#6 Find ways to reduce distractions
The more you stay around scenarios which lead to small talk, useless conversations and random gossip, the more you will end up wasting time.
#7 Set an end time for a break
Whenever we finish a task, we deserve a break, but we have to also set a timer that will remind us the break is over.
#8 Keep 1 tab open
The only browser tab or application that we should keep open is the one we are working on. Once we finish the task, it is sensible to close the application or the browser.
#9 Apply the 2-minute rule
If we come across any task or a job that needs less than 2 minutes to complete, we should do it then and there without postponing it.
#10 Do something you love
The most effective way to stop wasting time is to work on something you love.
Very helpful tips, in overall it comes with self-discipline to fulfill all this tips.