The Wired Hub How do you stay productive with multiple devices and distractions?

[flower]

With the laptops, phones and tablets, our productivity should be enhanced, but if not used properly, it can also reduce our productivity as well. For me, I learned to switch off notifications when working and that has been a lifesaver. If I don’t, WhatsApp group notifications alone can distract me. I also try to use only one device per task, like laptop for work, phone for calls and music. That keep things very simple.
How do you cope with distractions?

 

[uptrend]

I turn off notifications for most apps. Once Instagram or X start buzzing, it will affect your productivity for sure. I usually put my phone far away and use only one device at a time. If not, you will just find yourself jumping from work to meme, then to WhatsApp gossip and so on.

 

[Nomad]

I work online, so devices are not my distractions, they help me to work online. I work on laptop, I use phone to connect and communicate with clients, and tab to read, sometimes even watch videos. Devices help me work more efficiently. If there were no devices, I wouldn't be able to work online.

 

[Kera]

By default, notifications from WhatsApp and other social media platforms are turned off when I am working. And I make sure that I completely keep one device away when I am working on the other device. My laptop is turned off by default if I am working on my smartphone. I silence my smartphone completely if I am working on my laptop. With that, I can stay focused while working.

 

[Maya]

I keep notifications limited, and sync everything across devices so I don’t waste time switching between various devices. For instance, I don’t have to use my phone when I receive WhatsApp message, if I am on computer at that moment, I will just use it on my computer.

 

[You]

With the laptops, phones and tablets, our productivity should be enhanced, but if not used properly, it can also reduce our productivity as well. For me, I learned to switch off notifications when working and that has been a lifesaver. If I don’t, WhatsApp group notifications alone can distract me. I also try to use only one device per task, like laptop for work, phone for calls and music. That keep things very simple.
How do you cope with distractions?

That's smart switching off notifications.. I do the same thing constant pings destroy focus completely. I also put my phone in another room when I really need to concentrate otherwise I'll check it every few minutes out of habit.

 

[Shawn]

I put those devices away from me when I need to work on something.

It works better when you relocate a distraction.

 

[eLdavis]

At the end of the day, self control and discipline is a major key here. You can also set up a schedule for each of your activities.

 

[mernuel]

If you can't do this, it's a lack of discipline. Believe me, if you have discipline, it's impossible to get distracted, and you can perfectly well stay productive. It's a matter of willpower and taking action.