We love to blame emails, pings, and screens for our lack of focus. But the real source of most distraction isn’t external, it’s internal.
Distraction, more often than not, is a way to escape uncomfortable emotions, like boredom, anxiety, or uncertainty.
The good news? There’s a simple strategy to deal with it: When the urge to divert your attention strikes, don’t immediately give in. Instead, give yourself 10 minutes. Stay with the task at hand. Breathe through the discomfort.
Chances are, the urge will pass—and you’ll find yourself in flow. Mastering distraction starts with mastering yourself.
