Whilst I can’t deny having access to pretty much anything we want 24/7 can be fantastic, there is no doubt that for many of us, the constant flood of information washing over us is seriously harming our productivity at work and at home. Not to mention the effects that being digitally distracted and on the verge of burnout can have on our relationships, both working and personal. How many of your sleep with your phone in your bedroom? Do you reach for it in the morning to check your emails? Have you ever seen an email you didn’t like and start the day of in a bad mood? How about taking your device to the loo? I could go on and on but am sure you get the picture, without your own ‘usage rules’ in place, it seems nowhere is sacred anymore in regards to being a tech-free and connected zone. Take a moment to ask yourself a ‘better question’ right now. Has your device/technology aided or hindered your productivity so far? From our blog: http://blog.WorkInConfidence.com

1. Pathway to
productivity
for the
digitally
distracted

2. As you start to read this, your curious mind will start to tip toe
into action. Quietly at first ‘has someone emailed?’, then a little
louder ‘You’d better check your Twitter feed in case you have a
retweet/mention’ and then when it can’t get your attention it’ll
start getting louder and louder, ‘check you phone battery just in
case’ and on and on it goes until you give in, or not as the case
may be if you know that it’s up to some skulduggery.
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3. Our poor minds in the digital age are constantly punctured with
persistent thoughts that urge us to check our devices in case
we’ve missed something.
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) syndrome at its worst.
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4. Here are five practical ways to decrease your digital usage and
to help you get smarter in regards to Digital Mastery and being
focussed on what, when and why you are using it.
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5. 5
Turn off notifications
Do you really need notifications pinging on your
device when you are at your machine? Be strict
and you’ll be amazed at how much you can get
done before you realise you have forgotten to
check your ‘silent’ phone.

6. 6
Batch check emails
Set specific times during the day that you will
check your emails and respond. Don’t be afraid
to set an auto responder if necessary to inform
people of the times you will be available to
check and respond.

7. 7
Unplug every 90 mins
Go with the flow of your natural Ultradium
Rhythm otherwise known as the ‘basic work-
rest activity cycle’.

8. 8
Tech is time-costing
Keep this in mind when approaching a task in
order to prioritise your workflow and choose
the right tools for the job. No use whipping out
your iPad to take notes when a pen and paper
will do!

9. 9
Quiet time
Technology can make everything seem ‘urgent’ if
you let it and this can become an addictive cycle.
Don’t miss out on what’s going on around you,
the beautiful moments life has to offer because
you’re hyperventilating that your phone battery
is at 10% and you’ve left your charger at home.

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