In this week's episode of "Making it Work" one woman shares how using a distraction journal increased her overall efficiency. Want more content about increasing productivity ? Check out this video here: th-cam.com/video/scCtFxc169I/w-d-xo.html
My best productivity hack is having set times throughout the work day to check my phone. It’s incredible how much time I was wasting scrolling Instagram, refreshing Facebook and watching TH-cam videos! Now I work on my own content instead of focusing on everyone else’s!
"Now I work on my own content instead of focusing on everyone else's" This is a very important feat that I've personally struggled with for many years. Ultimately I am happier when I create, rather than when I consume.
This is so healthy and responsible I'm almost scared to do it cause I know how bad my track record will look. Which means I ABSOLUTELY have to try this. Whoever this is, thank you for sharing.
Me: I eat too much WW: track your food Me: (loses 42 pounds in eight months) Me: I spend too much Every financial advisor ever: track your spending Me: (buys a house) Me: I never finish--oooo butterfly The world for decades: keep a planner of what you need to--where'd she go?
Halfway through this video I realized I watched a part of this the other day but got distracted and never finished it. Now I'm getting distracted again writing this comment. Clearly I needed this video.
I used to try a lot of methods like this, but realized that even when I do stuff like this my brain was struggling to stay focused. Even if I didn't check my phone, I wouldn't be actively thinking about my task. It would take 80% of my energy and time to shape my environment and minimize distractions just to get 5% of my tasks done well. Finally I brought this up with my parents and was seen by a doctor, who put me on Strattera for ADHD inattentive. Although not dramatic, I've noticed a much improved concentration, being able to complete full lists of tasks every day WITHOUT all these organization tools or tracking methods.
@Chim Chim Genie YES I can really relate to this!!! Most of times it's in my head even though you get rid of things like phone (or any potential distraction might be), you just couldn't focus on a thing and that's really stressing
while you're at it, you can also write down what you're really feeling and thinking about in the moment of fidgeting. I did it the last time I was overwhelmed by a deadline and it helped me go through it. although the subjects were quite big and ~ dramatic ~ merely acknowledging and writing them down (not deep diving into them) helped a lot.
Writing down distracting tasks that pop into my head has been HUGE for me. I sometimes used those tasks as an excuse to procrastinate... But MOST of the time they would just stay in the back of my mind, as something I "can't forget to do." I eventually had so many little "to do's" whirling around in my head that I couldn't focus on ANYTHING. I had such bad brain fog. Now, when I write things down it allows me to let go of that thought and focus on my work. Even better, I'm transferring all of those little tasks into my daily diary and for once I'm actually getting them done!
I find this to be one of the more relatable and helpful videos in the series. I'm also glad other people are mentioning this but if you find yourself constantly needing a distraction, fidgeting, and focusing a bit better when you receive a stimulus you might be on the spectrum for ADHD. May or may not need assistance but it helped me understand why I worked better with music in the background or physical sensory helped me calm/focus.
This video is perfect. I'm so grateful to see how Kimberly uses my distraction journal method (way better than I ever could) and thank you so much for the podcast shout out!
Sam Laura Brown Thanks to the shout out I got to know your podcast - and I already love it 😀 Is there a certain episode in which you talk about this method in detail?
This video came at a perfect time. I was just about to write a statement of purpose. Plus I'm about to start school again while working full time. No time for distractions. Thank you!
Some fidgets can actually help you stay on task, when your brain needs to do some thinking in the background. When I was writing essays I often found the urge to ‘fidget’ and distract myself came when I couldn’t quite put my thoughts in order yet. It was uncomfortable so I wanted to distract myself but I actually needed to space out slightly while still thinking about the thing I was trying to write about in a diffuse way. I found playing Tetris on my mini keychain Tetris game worked super well for this, it kept my mind just occupied enough that I wouldn’t be super uncomfortable and reach for TH-cam or something else that would fully absorb me and make me stop thinking about my essay, but it also was easy to put down when I did think of what I wanted to say (and of course it wasn’t a phone with a million other distractions just ready to go). It also helps me regulate my anxiety because I drop into a mild flow state while playing it very easily, but not so much that I get absorbed or find it difficult to put down. There is research that doodling similarly helps people to stay on task when they need a little distraction but not something that will absorb their attention.
Watched this video this morning and decided to try it out! It's been the most effective tool I have used so far to stay on track, and I've used many. Both the five minute break every hour and the writing a tally whenever I get distracted really helps, whenever I look out the window I almost immediately catch myself, put a tally in and get back to work, and it's surprising how effective that has been. Only 4 hours in and I already feel like I'm retraining my brain! Writing this in my 5 minute break :) thank you for this video!!
sometimes when I use the pomodoro method I keep a piece of paper and a pen on my desk and put my phone in my bag. That way if during my 25-50 minute work block I think of something I write it down. And during my 5-10 min break I do all those things. Sometimes it’s as simple as “google this” or “ask mom for that” but that way you know exactly why you need to grab your phone and aren’t getting distracted by social media trying to remember what it was you wanted to do. I like the idea of a journal though bc you can track your productivity instead of just recycling the paper each day. Thanks for the video!
Oh, this is such a good idea, and I am absolutely going to do this when my next semester starts. Since I've gone back to grad school this past year, after finishing college more than a few years ago, I struggled to actually get my work done. I'm only part time, so I assumed it was because I spend all day at work and can't devote my entire life to school like I did as an undergrad and I'd forgotten how to be a student. But looking back, I've realized I wasn't actually an efficient worker back then, and I've been trying to find a better way to focus (usually, this means staying in my office late to work on homework because it's quiet and I don't want to be there so it motivates me to work faster). But I love this idea to actively track what I'm distracted by, and hopefully work around it.
This is exactly, exactly what I’m going through. Realising I never built the discipline in the first place. Tech has also degraded a formerly long attention span. This is the best tip I’ve hard for distractions in a long time. Stick with it!
This is amazing!! I need to start to use it now !! I love this tips, you should make a list of books to read or podcast to hear. It’s so cool!! A big hug from Chile ❤
Oh wow! This really resonates with me :) going into the new year I am going to try and put this into practice on my work days as I struggle to stay focussed at the best of times!
My best productivity hack is turning off notifications for given hours and no seeing how many notifications are in an app. I’ve considered apps that lock your data off and locks apps. I sometimes use airplane mode too.
I need to do this. My reflex is to check notifications, not even just my phone per say but checking comments as they come in instead of having a dedicated time to check them..
I feel like I‘m also in need of constant distractions. So I tried this hack this evening and it worked really well for me 🤩 I felt so productive, because I finally got things done in a rather short amount of time ✌️
Nice video, and interesting technique... I want to try it! :D But I might have a problem. So basically the distractions are out of immediate reach, while the journal is right there. Cool ... what if my tool of work and productivity (the laptop) is also the main source of distraction (social media, youtube, netflix, etc) ... I can't put the laptop away :(
Wait I have a question. Do you need to make a new chart with columns everytime you study or work? Or can you just keep filling up the columns and make a new one when it's full?
*It's so easy to get distracted these days. One thing I do, or try to do most days, is focus on the most important thing I need to do as early as possible.* 😉
In this week's episode of "Making it Work" one woman shares how using a distraction journal increased her overall efficiency. Want more content about increasing productivity ? Check out this video here: th-cam.com/video/scCtFxc169I/w-d-xo.html
TH-cam recommendations have gone real better now
Bcuz you re trying to get better by watching something productive...it's a vicious cycle
Fact: you are watching this video because you got distracted.
STOP JUST STOP I CANT DEAL HOW TRUE U ARE LMAO
You cant get distracted if you havent even started
**shocked Pikachu**
i'm in bed about to sleep
*FACCTS*
My best productivity hack is having set times throughout the work day to check my phone. It’s incredible how much time I was wasting scrolling Instagram, refreshing Facebook and watching TH-cam videos! Now I work on my own content instead of focusing on everyone else’s!
Christina Marie Great idea, can you give an example of your schedule?
"Now I work on my own content instead of focusing on everyone else's"
This is a very important feat that I've personally struggled with for many years. Ultimately I am happier when I create, rather than when I consume.
@Christina Marie @Alydia Forten - wait a minute.. that’s smart
What a great idea, can you please talk about more? Thank you any way have a great day
Yes what is ur schedule
A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success.
Omg...what a powerful and beautiful line... Tysm ♥️
"Taking a long time to complete tasks doesn't mean you're doing it better" Damm!!
This is so healthy and responsible I'm almost scared to do it cause I know how bad my track record will look. Which means I ABSOLUTELY have to try this. Whoever this is, thank you for sharing.
Life begins outside your comfort zone.
I should be finishing my essay now, but here I am watching this.
Put in the the journal ! 😉
this is actually so simple yet so genius
why didn’t i think of this before-
Nikki Nikki You probably got distracted
Me: I eat too much
WW: track your food
Me: (loses 42 pounds in eight months)
Me: I spend too much
Every financial advisor ever: track your spending
Me: (buys a house)
Me: I never finish--oooo butterfly
The world for decades: keep a planner of what you need to--where'd she go?
Maria Martinez exposed 😳😂
justalurkr why is this so me tho lol
Halfway through this video I realized I watched a part of this the other day but got distracted and never finished it.
Now I'm getting distracted again writing this comment. Clearly I needed this video.
I used to try a lot of methods like this, but realized that even when I do stuff like this my brain was struggling to stay focused. Even if I didn't check my phone, I wouldn't be actively thinking about my task. It would take 80% of my energy and time to shape my environment and minimize distractions just to get 5% of my tasks done well.
Finally I brought this up with my parents and was seen by a doctor, who put me on Strattera for ADHD inattentive. Although not dramatic, I've noticed a much improved concentration, being able to complete full lists of tasks every day WITHOUT all these organization tools or tracking methods.
This is encouraging me to go seek professional help too because NOTHING I DO WORKS EITHER D:
@Chim Chim Genie YES I can really relate to this!!! Most of times it's in my head even though you get rid of things like phone (or any potential distraction might be), you just couldn't focus on a thing and that's really stressing
my friend thinks i have late adhd and idk what to think of it.
I've got distracted WHILE watching this video today like 8 hours ago, now I am here to finisih it hopefully lol
while you're at it, you can also write down what you're really feeling and thinking about in the moment of fidgeting. I did it the last time I was overwhelmed by a deadline and it helped me go through it. although the subjects were quite big and ~ dramatic ~ merely acknowledging and writing them down (not deep diving into them) helped a lot.
Writing down distracting tasks that pop into my head has been HUGE for me. I sometimes used those tasks as an excuse to procrastinate... But MOST of the time they would just stay in the back of my mind, as something I "can't forget to do." I eventually had so many little "to do's" whirling around in my head that I couldn't focus on ANYTHING. I had such bad brain fog.
Now, when I write things down it allows me to let go of that thought and focus on my work. Even better, I'm transferring all of those little tasks into my daily diary and for once I'm actually getting them done!
I don't get distracted by anything other than the sheer dread of tasks at my job
Resistance is most active on doing things that are most important.
I find this to be one of the more relatable and helpful videos in the series. I'm also glad other people are mentioning this but if you find yourself constantly needing a distraction, fidgeting, and focusing a bit better when you receive a stimulus you might be on the spectrum for ADHD. May or may not need assistance but it helped me understand why I worked better with music in the background or physical sensory helped me calm/focus.
It's crazy how perfect the timing of this video showing up in my recommended was.
This video is perfect. I'm so grateful to see how Kimberly uses my distraction journal method (way better than I ever could) and thank you so much for the podcast shout out!
Sam Laura Brown Thanks to the shout out I got to know your podcast - and I already love it 😀 Is there a certain episode in which you talk about this method in detail?
This video came at a perfect time. I was just about to write a statement of purpose. Plus I'm about to start school again while working full time. No time for distractions. Thank you!
Some fidgets can actually help you stay on task, when your brain needs to do some thinking in the background.
When I was writing essays I often found the urge to ‘fidget’ and distract myself came when I couldn’t quite put my thoughts in order yet. It was uncomfortable so I wanted to distract myself but I actually needed to space out slightly while still thinking about the thing I was trying to write about in a diffuse way. I found playing Tetris on my mini keychain Tetris game worked super well for this, it kept my mind just occupied enough that I wouldn’t be super uncomfortable and reach for TH-cam or something else that would fully absorb me and make me stop thinking about my essay, but it also was easy to put down when I did think of what I wanted to say (and of course it wasn’t a phone with a million other distractions just ready to go). It also helps me regulate my anxiety because I drop into a mild flow state while playing it very easily, but not so much that I get absorbed or find it difficult to put down. There is research that doodling similarly helps people to stay on task when they need a little distraction but not something that will absorb their attention.
I wish for a day when no child would get in trouble for doodling in class!! It's how I managed to learn anything at all!
As someone with ADD this sounds like a brilliant idea, I must try this!!
Dear Financial Diet, I am a big fan and love these kinds of videos..
" more please "
We aim to bring content that our viewers find meaningful.
I'm very overwhelmed, tired and bored of my tasks that I do in a day. This helped clear a lot of issues that I have been facing lately. Thanks 💕😎
Watched this video this morning and decided to try it out! It's been the most effective tool I have used so far to stay on track, and I've used many. Both the five minute break every hour and the writing a tally whenever I get distracted really helps, whenever I look out the window I almost immediately catch myself, put a tally in and get back to work, and it's surprising how effective that has been. Only 4 hours in and I already feel like I'm retraining my brain! Writing this in my 5 minute break :) thank you for this video!!
This is genius. This is literally what I've been missing when it comes to journaling. I'm just gonna tweak the method a bit to fit me.
This has been my exact issue for years! I'm going to try this. Thanks Kimberly!
sometimes when I use the pomodoro method I keep a piece of paper and a pen on my desk and put my phone in my bag. That way if during my 25-50 minute work block I think of something I write it down. And during my 5-10 min break I do all those things. Sometimes it’s as simple as “google this” or “ask mom for that” but that way you know exactly why you need to grab your phone and aren’t getting distracted by social media trying to remember what it was you wanted to do. I like the idea of a journal though bc you can track your productivity instead of just recycling the paper each day. Thanks for the video!
I think this goes hand in hand with time blocking. Super interesting strategy!
This is such a great tip! I incorporated into my daily work routine and I think my productivity has increased drastically :) thanks for that!
This is the best video I have seen in 2020. Most helpful for me especially.
I really like this distraction journal idea!
I’m going to do this! It’s a great way to start using one of the many notebooks I collect and never use haha
Her voice is similar to Paris Geller from Gilmore Girls
This is a great idea. I need to be productive when filming for my channel and editing videos. Happy new year 🎊
This channel deserves far more than a million subs.
So many on point, helpful videos.
This did more for my ADHD than all my other methods combined
i have been distracted three times during this video but i managed to watched it so i can stop this bad habit.
Oh, this is such a good idea, and I am absolutely going to do this when my next semester starts. Since I've gone back to grad school this past year, after finishing college more than a few years ago, I struggled to actually get my work done. I'm only part time, so I assumed it was because I spend all day at work and can't devote my entire life to school like I did as an undergrad and I'd forgotten how to be a student. But looking back, I've realized I wasn't actually an efficient worker back then, and I've been trying to find a better way to focus (usually, this means staying in my office late to work on homework because it's quiet and I don't want to be there so it motivates me to work faster). But I love this idea to actively track what I'm distracted by, and hopefully work around it.
This is exactly, exactly what I’m going through. Realising I never built the discipline in the first place. Tech has also degraded a formerly long attention span. This is the best tip I’ve hard for distractions in a long time. Stick with it!
Genuinely gonna try this. I dont always have this issue but when I do. I do have it real bad. Time to set up the table
Her distractions are what I wish my productivity was
omg the AESTHETICCCCCC
Glad to have come across this video. This is so me, I easily get distracted by a lot of unnecessary things.
Great vid! Also love the perfectionism project ♥
I’m easily distracted but my phone and as you mentioned it’s a habit for me too. I will definitely try this hack 😃
The blinking random spot effect is actually really distracting
Yes! What a poor choice for a background for this video! I liked what she had to say, but that blasted movement on the screen kept distracting me.
Yes. I'm less than 2 minutes in and it's actually giving me anxiety, I feel sick and can't finish it. Weird 🤷♀️
'But that's not Instagrams fault' is the main thing I don't agree with here, a lot of (social media) apps are designed to be as addictive as possible.
Wow..this method is exactly what i need. Thankyou
What a great strategy!!! Love how you also shared what you learned about your own habits, too! Distraction journal ftw!
Summary: your phone is ur biggest distraction😅
This is amazing!! I need to start to use it now !! I love this tips, you should make a list of books to read or podcast to hear. It’s so cool!! A big hug from Chile ❤
I've never seen this idea and I'm intrigued! Great! :)
when youre distracted while watching this video.....
😭😭😭😭 SO ME always "busy". Thank you for posting this!
thank you so much for this video, this idea is genius!
This really resonates with me, thanks!! I share exactly all these struggles.
Thought it was just another unrealistic productivity hack video. It wasn't, it's realistically relevant❤️
Great productivity tip. I have to try this
Oh wow! This really resonates with me :) going into the new year I am going to try and put this into practice on my work days as I struggle to stay focussed at the best of times!
Thank you so much ! I'm gonna try this right away
This distraction journal idea could probably really help with cell phone addiction. :) Thanks for the tip.
My goal for 2020 is to focus as much as I can on things that matter! 💵💵💵😊
Literally needed this
Thanks girl
I NEEDED THIS VIDEO THANK YOU
I am so doing this for my winter semester
Really interesting way of thinking!! Thank you:) Happy New Year!!
this is actually so helpful, thank you ✨
Wow this was so helpful!! Thank you it’s like you’re inside my brain
This sounds helpful. I'd try it
Thanks for sharing! Great idea.
My best productivity hack is turning off notifications for given hours and no seeing how many notifications are in an app. I’ve considered apps that lock your data off and locks apps. I sometimes use airplane mode too.
Wow, this video has been a real game changer. I know all these tips will be useful for me :)
Really helpful video- thank you!
Needed this so much, thanks
i still stayed distracted while watching this video and just at the end of video i realized this video was actually useful for me
Great tip to start 2020 off on the right foot!
I was watching this video and ironically got distracted looking through other recommended videos.
Can you make a video on deep work and how we should incorporate it into our lives?
I need to do this. My reflex is to check notifications, not even just my phone per say but checking comments as they come in instead of having a dedicated time to check them..
I am working but then distracted by this video because it's interesting. Now, I can't even get back to my work properly.
This is great! But yeasterday, a volcano actually erupted yesterday while I was working. 😂
OMG Such great tips! 2020 here we gooooooo ~~~
I feel like I‘m also in need of constant distractions. So I tried this hack this evening and it worked really well for me 🤩 I felt so productive, because I finally got things done in a rather short amount of time ✌️
This is a story of my life. 🤦🏽♀️ Will create a distraction journal 📔 now!!
If you aren’t already, use this in tandem with Stayfocusd on your computer - on nuclear mode!
Nice video, and interesting technique... I want to try it! :D
But I might have a problem.
So basically the distractions are out of immediate reach, while the journal is right there.
Cool ... what if my tool of work and productivity (the laptop) is also the main source of distraction (social media, youtube, netflix, etc) ... I can't put the laptop away :(
Great advice. Thank you.
beautiful artwork!
Number 2 got way to personal for me!
So, the Pomodoro Technique?
I also do a bit of everything but I never complete anything
I made myself stop fidgeting to watch this video from start to finish. The struggle is real, guys 😫 I hope it gets better with this, I really do
Redcatrobe go see a dr just in case to check for adhd
Wait I have a question. Do you need to make a new chart with columns everytime you study or work? Or can you just keep filling up the columns and make a new one when it's full?
If you think the second would fit better with the way you work/study, then I say go for it! It'd be more effective that way as well imo :)
Ok but it is IGs fault that scrolling memes is more fun. They've literally created it to be addicting
Can u kindly share the app or technology you used for creating videos like this with its animation and your voiceover?
Yes, please share.
*what's your laptop?*
Smart! 🧠
Hi, what app do you use to make these videos
*It's so easy to get distracted these days. One thing I do, or try to do most days, is focus on the most important thing I need to do as early as possible.* 😉
Ima try this
Omg I’m so grateful for finding this video!!! I really hope this helps me because all this procrastination and distraction is killing me 😭😭🙌🏾