Are You Distracted While Working Online?

[Nomad]

When you work online, you will have to use frequently check social media, video sharing sites, podcasts, and various other platforms. These websites and apps can easily make you distracted. How do you handle them? Well, my favourite strategy is to silence social media notifications or set app timers, this reduces stress and helps with focus. I also set specific hours for work and take breaks. They improve focus and prevent burnout.

 

[Min George]

I always get distracted by the noise made by my neighbors. But it is something that I can't help.

 

[Suba]

After working offline, I spend a lot of time working online, so of course there are many distractions, especially when my body is tired and my mind is saturated, so that sometimes I can hardly think, so I often play games, check social media, or do other things that I like, instead of resting.

 

[Fire&Rain]

that's my strategy too. Taking breaks helps keep you focused and also it helps to let your mind recharge every time. Social media breaks help fulfill this.

 

[Starmix]

I can control distractions by not minding them once work online. I ignore the distractions and focus on what I'm doing.

 

[Kross]

The best approach is to setup your home workstation and restrict access when you are about to work online.

 

[eLdavis]

Not always, but there are times where i do get distracted by one thing or the other when working online

 

[Augusta]

Reduce visual clutter and cognitive load by focusing on what you need for the task at hand.

 

[freelancermaria]

Sometimes, I find myself distracted while working online. For example, outside noise can be a distraction, as well as the temptation to check social media. However, I have learned to manage the latter better.