How to get rid of all distractions with this simple advice

his one will sound silly but it is very effective if you are easily distracted.

If you are sitting down to write a paper, read a textbook, whatever — keep a piece of paper and a pencil by you.

Every time you get distracted (watch TV, check your phone or do anything not related to that task) put a check mark down.

At the end of the task count the marks. Write your score.

You'll probably be shocked by how many times you lose focus.

But with a number score to the task, you now have awareness of your focus issues and even better, you have a score to beat.

Thanks for reading.

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