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not a lot? You're not alone.
Many creative types are visionary, highly distractable individuals with big ideas who suffer from "Bright Shiny Object Syndrome.
" This means that they become easily side-tracked by something interesting that steals their focus away from their current task.
However, I've discovered a shockingly simple trick that if applied correctly, will keep you from ever again asking that disheartening question: "What did I do all day?" Set a timer.
That's it? That's it - I told you it was simple.
If you set a timer at intervals of anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes, you'll be amazed at how much you'll get done in shorter spurts of time.
Here's why it works:
- If you find that you're procrastinating, setting a timer coaxes you into getting started with the deal that you only have to work for 30 minutes and then you get to take a break.
Many people find that once they get over the hurdle of just getting started, they get so into their project that they don't want to stop once the timer goes off. - It keeps you from allowing your mind to wander or get distracted.
If you know you're only working for 30 minutes, the limited time gives you a heightened focus and the assurance that whatever emails, phone calls or bright ideas you get can surely wait a half hour without dire consequences. - It keeps you from allowing hyper-focus to take over.
Sometimes I can work on things for hours without a break - without eating or going to bed at a decent hour.
While it's fun to be lost in the project while time whizzes by, afterward I can become moody and exhausted.
Setting a time limit alerts you to just how long you've been at it and reminds you to look after yourself.