Is Technology Destroying Your Productivity?
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The Biggest Roadblock To Your Productivity Is NOT Your Brain…
Itʼs on your wrist, in your pocket, or sitting on your desk. In this digital age, weʼve adapted to a mental state of constantly being switched “on.” We instantly react whenever we hear a buzz or a ping, and many of us interrupt our work flow to respond to emails, texts, or other notifications. These endless interruptions are having a massive impact on our ability to be productive. A study conducted by Londonʼs Institute of Psychiatry found that individuals constantly getting side tracked by phone calls and emails saw a 10-point decrease in IQ. A majority of participants admitted to responding instantly to emails or texts, and setting aside other work to open notifications
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On average, people are checking their phones or message inboxes every 12 minutes over a 12 hour period. Even if they spend as little as 5 minutes responding to messages, theyʼre losing 5 hours a day to their technology! Thatʼs 5 hours every day of less focus, less work, and less productivity.
5 hours. 300 minutes. 18,000 seconds. All dedicated to distractions.
You could be using that time to advance your career, or start your own business, or learn a new hobby, or simply relax. But as long as the distractions keep flowing in, your productivity will keep fizzling out.
So how do you counter the negative effects of all this technology?
You donʼt need to throw away your laptop, phone, computer and smartwatch and go live in a cave to be productive. It just takes some careful planning and self control
Hereʼs 5 ways to limit distractions and keep technology from taking over:
1. Leave your phone on silent. Unless you work in emergency services, any message or notification is likely not life threatening. Leave your phone on silent (not vibrate) so that youʼre less tempted to respond to every update. Take a couple of minutes every hour to respond to important updates, but leave the less important things for after your workday.
2. Turn off social media notifications during work hours. Facebook posts, instagram messages, or the latest Twitter argument are not your main focus while youʼre working, so donʼt let those notifications trick you into changing your focus. Turn them off while youʼre at work, and keep those social media apps shut!
3. Leave Your SmartWatch on Do Not Disturb: Just like the notifications on your phone, constant buzzing on your wrist can leave you scattered, unfocused, and unproductive. Turn those notifications off while you work, and save your watch for telling time
4. Take time to completely detach: These days many of us feel “naked” without our devices in our hands 24/7. But detaching and allowing your mind to fully relax is incredibly important not just for your focus, but for your general health and happiness. Try to dedicate an hour or more every day to a total technology detox. Read a (printed, not digital) book, go for a walk (without your phone), or spend some time journaling in a classic notebook. This detachment time will allow your mind to “turn off” its constant state of reactivity, and will allow you to actually feel some relaxation.
5. Ask others to respect your time: If youʼre trying to speak with someone who keeps checking their phone, turning to their computer, or otherwise ignoring you for technology, kindly excuse yourself from the situation. There is no need to dedicate your time to someone who will not respect it. You also can gently tell them that their constant distraction is frustrating you, so they know not to behave the same way next time you speak.
If all of this seems overwhelming, donʼt panic. Start small. Try turning off all distractions for just 2 hours of your workday, and see how much more productive you can be.
You may even notice that you have an easier time getting “in the zone” the next day.
You may even notice that you have an easier time getting “in the zone” the next day.
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Is Technology Destroying Your Productivity?
PUBLISHED
2 June 2022
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The Biggest Roadblock To Your Productivity Is NOT Your Brain…
Itʼs on your wrist, in your pocket, or sitting on your desk. In this digital age, weʼve adapted to a mental state of constantly being switched “on.” We instantly react whenever we hear a buzz or a ping, and many of us interrupt our work flow to respond to emails, texts, or other notifications. These endless interruptions are having a massive impact on our ability to be productive. A study conducted by Londonʼs Institute of Psychiatry found that individuals constantly getting side tracked by phone calls and emails saw a 10-point decrease in IQ. A majority of participants admitted to responding instantly to emails or texts, and setting aside other work to open notifications.
On average, people are checking their phones or message inboxes every 12 minutes over a 12 hour period. Even if they spend as little as 5 minutes responding to messages, theyʼre losing 5 hours a day to their technology! Thatʼs 5 hours every day of less focus, less work, and less productivity.
5 hours. 300 minutes. 18,000 seconds. All dedicated to distractions.
You could be using that time to advance your career, or start your own business, or learn a new hobby, or simply relax. But as long as the distractions keep flowing in, your productivity will keep fizzling out.
So how do you counter the negative effects of all this technology?
You donʼt need to throw away your laptop, phone, computer and smartwatch and go live in a cave to be productive. It just takes some careful planning and self control
Hereʼs 5 ways to limit distractions and keep technology from taking over:
1. Leave your phone on silent. Unless you work in emergency services, any message or notification is likely not life threatening. Leave your phone on silent (not vibrate) so that youʼre less tempted to respond to every update. Take a couple of minutes every hour to respond to important updates, but leave the less important things for after your workday.
2. Turn off social media notifications during work hours. Facebook posts, instagram messages, or the latest Twitter argument are not your main focus while youʼre working, so donʼt let those notifications trick you into changing your focus. Turn them off while youʼre at work, and keep those social media apps shut!
3. Leave Your SmartWatch on Do Not Disturb: Just like the notifications on your phone, constant buzzing on your wrist can leave you scattered, unfocused, and unproductive. Turn those notifications off while you work, and save your watch for telling the time.
4. Take time to completely detach: These days many of us feel “naked” without our devices in our hands 24/7. But detaching and allowing your mind to fully relax is incredibly important not just for your focus, but for your general health and happiness. Try to dedicate an hour or more every day to a total technology detox. Read a (printed, not digital) book, go for a walk (without your phone), or spend some time journaling in a classic notebook. This detachment time will allow your mind to “turn off” its constant state of reactivity, and will allow you to actually feel some relaxation.
5. Ask others to respect your time: If youʼre trying to speak with someone who keeps checking their phone, turning to their computer, or otherwise ignoring you for technology, kindly excuse yourself from the situation. There is no need to dedicate your time to someone who will not respect it. You also can gently tell them that their constant distraction is frustrating you, so they know not to behave the same way next time you speak.
If all of this seems overwhelming, donʼt panic. Start small. Try turning off all distractions for just 2 hours of your workday, and see how much more productive you can be.
You may even notice that you have an easier time getting “in the zone” the next day.
Technology is an impressive part of our modern world, but it comes with its own drawbacks. Try your best not to let repeat notifications get in the way of your productivity, and stay focused on your more important goals while you work.
Did you like this blog post? Thereʼs more where this came from! Sign up for weekly e-letters from Dr. Mike to get more helpful tips and tricks like this right in your inbox!
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