https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/10-Tips-For-Reducing-Distractions/m-p/2440331#M528 <P>Actually, I don’t mind being barraged with certain kinds of stimuli, if you know what I mean!</P> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:58:53 GMT 2Papa 2022-01-14T06:58:53Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/10-Tips-For-Reducing-Distractions/m-p/2435871#M469 <P>It’s nearly impossible these days to focus on a task when you are barraged with constant stimuli — smartphones, social media, email, texts, to name just a few. Check out this article with <A title="Cut Down on Distractions at Home" href="https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/activities/cut-down-distractions-home/?intcmp=COMM-OC-TOPIC-HLTHTIPS-distractions" target="_self">10 timely tips on how to cut down on distractions</A> at home. <A title="AARP® Staying Sharp®" href="https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/?intcmp=COMM-OC-TOPIC-HLTHTIPS-BH" target="_self">Visit AARP® Staying Sharp®</A> for more brain health information.</P> Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:23:32 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/10-Tips-For-Reducing-Distractions/m-p/2435871#M469 AARPMaggie 2021-12-06T16:23:32Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/10-Tips-For-Reducing-Distractions/m-p/2436216#M481 <P>I often find myself distracted and have a hard time focusing on the tasks at hand. I'll be in the middle of something, and then boom I'm scrolling on my phone and the task I was in the middle of doing remains unfinished. Thanks for sharing these helpful tips!</P> Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:22:55 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/10-Tips-For-Reducing-Distractions/m-p/2436216#M481 AARPRachelA 2021-12-09T16:22:55Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/10-Tips-For-Reducing-Distractions/m-p/2440331#M528 <P>Actually, I don’t mind being barraged with certain kinds of stimuli, if you know what I mean!</P> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:58:53 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/10-Tips-For-Reducing-Distractions/m-p/2440331#M528 2Papa 2022-01-14T06:58:53Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/10-Tips-For-Reducing-Distractions/m-p/2440336#M529 <P>My best tip, is to be aware of the theory/philosophy of Existentialism. With that in your consciousness, you can logically determine what your priorities are/should be. Then, any distractions that conflict with that, can be dismissed.</P> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:16:20 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Leave-a-Health-Tip/10-Tips-For-Reducing-Distractions/m-p/2440336#M529 dl73698250 2022-01-14T13:16:20Z