The hottest Distractions Substack posts right now

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On Listening - Leadership & Work

Poczwardowski Notes • 59 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🚌 Education Leadership Listening Attention Distractions Skill development
  1. Listening is about giving attention, not just hearing. Being present is crucial to improving listening skills.
  2. Let go of the urge to interrupt when thoughts pop up during a conversation. Instead, focus on truly listening before responding.
  3. The art of listening involves making others feel heard. Aim for positive listening experiences in your interactions.

The Science of Daily Distractions.

Day One • 539 implied HN points • 15 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Self-care Productivity Growth Motivation Distractions
  1. Living in today's world means being surrounded by limitless distractions that can hinder focus and productivity.
  2. To eliminate distractions, consider physical separation from tempting items like phones and optimizing your online environment.
  3. Challenging oneself, embracing discomfort, and connecting with high-performing individuals are key to personal growth and achieving greatness.
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Big & Small

CTOrly • 0 implied HN points • 23 Aug 22
💼 Business Teams Product Development Distractions Team Dynamics Goal setting
  1. The size of a person is determined by what they love and what annoys them - applies to teams too.
  2. Product teams should plan big and not be disrupted by small things, aiming for home runs.
  3. Teams can be greater or less than the sum of their parts based on how distractions are managed, so focus on making grand plans and cutting out distractions.

4 simple hacks that help me stay more focused throughout the day

Ednevsky Blog • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Productivity Mindfulness Distractions Time management Self-care
  1. Don't check your phone or laptop for 1-1.5 hours after waking up to prioritize morning routine and mental well-being
  2. Disable most notifications to eliminate distractions and only keep essential ones like banking or calls
  3. Set a 24-hour time limit on non-productivity apps to prevent mindless consumption and create boundaries for app usage

My Strategies for Boosting Productivity in the Age of Distractions

Deus In Machina • 0 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Productivity Distractions Energy Management Goal setting Self-care
  1. Understand and work around your energy peaks and dips throughout the day to maximize productivity.
  2. Implement strategies to manage distractions, such as setting up phone holders and blocking access to tempting websites.
  3. Setting daily goals, being present in your tasks, and balancing work with enjoyable activities are crucial for maintaining focus and productivity.