September is for Starting

August 9th - Dealing with distractions

Aug 09, 2025
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 Do you struggle with constant distractions?

  • phone notifications

  • people at the door

  • noises and vibrations

Today’s lifestyle is full of opportunities for distractions. Whether they’re active (someone in the room) or passive (haptics on your phone), distractions steal your attention and prevent you from making your time your own.

And they’re just plain frustrating.

And and, your brain is designed to pay attention to them. It's a survival skill. The problem is not every tiny noise and movement is a threat anymore. 

So if you find yourself very distractible, give yourself a break! You've just entered a brand new phase of your life, and there's plenty around to pay attention to. Preventing and filtering distractions is just a new skill to learn.  

Distractions can derail your focus, but with the right strategies, you can minimize them and stay on track. Learn how to prevent distractions, schedule time for notifications, and get back on task quickly when the dreaded distractions strike. 

Take control of your focus this term:

  August 9th - Dealing with distractions

 

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