Comments on: How to deal with distractions http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/2010/01/28/how-to-deal-with-distractions/ Observations and musings about things that tickle this big brain of mine... Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:18:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Ned Carey http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/2010/01/28/how-to-deal-with-distractions/#comment-1086 Ned Carey Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:00:33 +0000 http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/?p=538#comment-1086 John, I was hoping for more on how to avoid them and not just what they are :-) >On the other hand, when I find something that matches the goals I have set for myself, I’m discovering a whole new world of information that can really be useful. That's my problem. I am an information junkie and I could spend all my time learning new things related to my goals. But I know I don't need to learn more I need to DO more to reach my goals. .-= Ned Carey´s last blog ..<a href="http://baltimorerealestateinvestingblog.com/2010/04/purple-cow/">Purple Cow</a> =-. John,
I was hoping for more on how to avoid them and not just what they are :-)

>On the other hand, when I find something that matches the goals I have set for myself, I’m discovering a whole new world of information that can really be useful.

That’s my problem. I am an information junkie and I could spend all my time learning new things related to my goals. But I know I don’t need to learn more I need to DO more to reach my goals.
.-= Ned Carey´s last blog ..Purple Cow =-.

]]> By: Mitch http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/2010/01/28/how-to-deal-with-distractions/#comment-942 Mitch Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:26:37 +0000 http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/?p=538#comment-942 Sire, it's what I live for lol .-= Mitch´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImJustSharing/~3/cSOutSn-ZWI/">Webshots</a> =-. Sire, it’s what I live for lol
.-= Mitch´s last blog ..Webshots =-.

]]> By: Sire http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/2010/01/28/how-to-deal-with-distractions/#comment-941 Sire Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:15:27 +0000 http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/?p=538#comment-941 Yes Mitch, and I try to bring a bit of enjoyment in your life by letting you beat me in chess every now and again :D .-= Sire´s last blog ..<a href="http://wassupblog.com/blogging-its-not-what-you-say-but-how-you-say-it/">Blogging, It’s Not What You Say But How You Say It</a> =-. Yes Mitch, and I try to bring a bit of enjoyment in your life by letting you beat me in chess every now and again :D
.-= Sire´s last blog ..Blogging, It’s Not What You Say But How You Say It =-.

]]> By: Mitch http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/2010/01/28/how-to-deal-with-distractions/#comment-940 Mitch Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:52:57 +0000 http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/?p=538#comment-940 Hey, I got a mention without even trying! lol John, you hit upon part of my problems at times. It doesn't matter whether it's TV or videos on even just email, there are always a lot of distractions. Music seems to be the one thing that doesn't distract me, yet these days I don't listen to enough music, which I also don't listen to enough and need to because it does often make me feel better. I'm going to say this; don't get yourself trapped into the mindset of self flagellation. You're allowed to go off the grid every once in awhile and participate in something that makes you feel good in some fashion that doesn't have to contribute to your being better. I've had to learn that one myself, and I'll admit it's hard to do. I still sit at my computer way too much, but I'm trying to step away in the evenings at least an hour before I'm actually going to go to bed, pop on the TV, and watch something stupid or pop in a video to enjoy that. I know I need just a bit more balance in my overall life. .-= Mitch´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/ImJustSharing/~3/kWYuKA7LDsg/">The Ethics Of Your Writing</a> =-. Hey, I got a mention without even trying! lol

John, you hit upon part of my problems at times. It doesn’t matter whether it’s TV or videos on even just email, there are always a lot of distractions. Music seems to be the one thing that doesn’t distract me, yet these days I don’t listen to enough music, which I also don’t listen to enough and need to because it does often make me feel better.

I’m going to say this; don’t get yourself trapped into the mindset of self flagellation. You’re allowed to go off the grid every once in awhile and participate in something that makes you feel good in some fashion that doesn’t have to contribute to your being better. I’ve had to learn that one myself, and I’ll admit it’s hard to do. I still sit at my computer way too much, but I’m trying to step away in the evenings at least an hour before I’m actually going to go to bed, pop on the TV, and watch something stupid or pop in a video to enjoy that. I know I need just a bit more balance in my overall life.
.-= Mitch´s last blog ..The Ethics Of Your Writing =-.

]]> By: Sire http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/2010/01/28/how-to-deal-with-distractions/#comment-934 Sire Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:06:29 +0000 http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/?p=538#comment-934 And I'm always happy to be distracted by you and Mitch. ;) .-= Sire´s last blog ..<a href="http://wassupblog.com/final-update-on-snap-dollars/">Final Update On Snap Dollars</a> =-. And I’m always happy to be distracted by you and Mitch. ;)
.-= Sire´s last blog ..Final Update On Snap Dollars =-.

]]> By: JD http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/2010/01/28/how-to-deal-with-distractions/#comment-933 JD Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:58:46 +0000 http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/?p=538#comment-933 Good morning, Sire. Nope. Last week was the first time I ever saw Sanctuary and I loved it. I think that checking on comments, emails, tweets, and similar things can easily become distractions if they stop you from doing your primary work. I'm always happy to distract you, Sire! ;) All the best, JD Good morning, Sire.

Nope. Last week was the first time I ever saw Sanctuary and I loved it.

I think that checking on comments, emails, tweets, and similar things can easily become distractions if they stop you from doing your primary work.

I’m always happy to distract you, Sire! ;)

All the best,

JD

]]> By: Sire http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/2010/01/28/how-to-deal-with-distractions/#comment-932 Sire Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:58:44 +0000 http://johndilbeckandfriends.com/?p=538#comment-932 I can't believe you've never seen Sanctuary? That's a brilliant episode and I love Amanda Tapping, although I never knew that was her name. My main problem isn't distraction so much as it's the necessity to constantly check the Internet to see if anything new has happen, whether it be a comment, an email or a Tweet, then again perhaps that is a distraction :D See, checking my Tweets led me to this post and had taken me away to what I was supposed to be doing, paperwork and now my tea is probably cold. Thanks for the distraction John ;) .-= Sire´s last blog ..<a href="http://wassupblog.com/if-women-controlled-the-earth/">If Women Controlled The Earth</a> =-. I can’t believe you’ve never seen Sanctuary? That’s a brilliant episode and I love Amanda Tapping, although I never knew that was her name.

My main problem isn’t distraction so much as it’s the necessity to constantly check the Internet to see if anything new has happen, whether it be a comment, an email or a Tweet, then again perhaps that is a distraction :D

See, checking my Tweets led me to this post and had taken me away to what I was supposed to be doing, paperwork and now my tea is probably cold. Thanks for the distraction John ;)
.-= Sire´s last blog ..If Women Controlled The Earth =-.

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