A Brighter Web | Grow your business with digital marketing

A Deep Discussion about Dealing with Digital Distractions

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Buzz, buzz, buzz. No, it’s not a bee, but it’s equally as distracting—it’s another digital notification that’s pulling you away from your other priorities. Dealing with digital distractions is a daily dedication, but one we all must definitely deal with.

What are digital distractions?
  • Pings
  • Rings
  • Beeps
  • Buzzes
  • The constant stream of notifications that break our concentration
    • What are some examples?
    • Email notifications
  • Slack pings
  • Text messages
  • Phone calls
  • Status updates
  • Social media notifications
  • App badges
  • News alerts
  • Amber alerts
    • Why are these problematic?
    • They break our focus and keep us in shallow work
  • People can’t really multi-task like we think we can
  • It keeps us pulled toward the urgent rather than the important
  • They’re major time wasters
    • When should we be wary of distractions?
    • During meetings
  • During important work blocks
  • Before bed
  • During meal times
  • When spending time with people who matter
    • Why does this matter in marketing?
    • Because we’re competing for people’s attention with these distractions
  • Because often these distractions are also marketing messages
    • How do we deal with digital distractions?
    • Go on Focus mode (in a Mac)
  • Turn off certain notifications
  • Schedule time to check email and social accounts
  • Set up timers for certain time-wasting apps
  • Leave your phone in another room
  • Take regular tech-free breaks during the day
  • reMarkable, Kindle Scribe, clarity breaks
  • Keep a “mind like water” so you can clear your head a bit more
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    A Brighter Web | Grow your business with digital marketingBy GreenMellen
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