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Anonymous
11/12/19 at 2:01PM UTC
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Having a hard time focusing on one thing

Hi everyone. I have a brain that is always wanting to switch tasks. I get bored/fatigued easily and I'm always switching up what I work on to keep myself engaged. But when I do that it can take longer to get things done/ things can fall through the cracks. How do you keep yourself focused on one task or sustain work on specific projects?

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RebecaSeitz
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Communications and story industry executive
11/13/19 at 4:17PM UTC
Caffeine can help an overactive mind focus if the cause is ADD. (I have ADD, but do not take meds for it.) I grew up in the South, so iced tea is a go-to caffeine source for me. I keep a pitcher of Lipton in the refrigerator and drink it throughout the workday. When I do, I find I can focus much better than without.
Kathie Thomison
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911 dispatcher, Fur Mom, Wife
11/10/19 at 11:06PM UTC
Hey checking in with you on this. Has anything helped?
Carrie Topolski
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11/07/19 at 7:37PM UTC
I have a Task List so I know what I need to get accomplished. I bounce around because of demands put on me but in the end I know certain things that I just must get done. The task list is really helpful because so many things are thrown at me that I will often forget.
Jennifer Dinkel
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11/07/19 at 6:37PM UTC
Multi-Tasking *can* be a good thing! The important thing is to identify whether or not you can truly afford things taking a little longer, or if the deadlines you set for yourself purely for your own perfectionist self? I am a multi-tasker and I switch between many tasks all at once. Sometimes small things can seem like they're taking forever, but even my executive team sees that on projects that are highly important, waiting a *little* longer meant I was more prepared, more detailed, and my passion showed through when compared to tasks that I forced myself to focus on. The most important thing to making this work is being 100% organized. Get a Trello board, whatever it takes. Be consistent. Let it be your "home base" in the throes of your multitasking. I relegate EVERYTHING into a Trello board or other task management system, and when I feel "stuck" I simply consult it and look for something that will free my mind. It also helps me realize that I don't need to set these arbitrary due dates for myself that are actually ahead of the due dates imposed on me. Being this organized helps me maximize my time, so I don't feel like I'm having to work hard to stay ahead. Here's the TedTalk about creativity and multitasking: https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_harford_a_powerful_way_to_unleash_your_natural_creativity/transcript?language=en
Cassy Lombardi
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11/07/19 at 6:31PM UTC
I have to-do lists on my computer that are ordered by day of the week and priority. This helps me bounce around, but also stick to the most important tasks!
Kathie Thomison
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911 dispatcher, Fur Mom, Wife
11/07/19 at 5:08PM UTC
Hi! First off I totally get this dilemma. I found what works for me is setting a timer. I’m dedicated for working on that task. I also watch a 30 or 60 minute show and then set a timer for doing a task. That’s for when I’m at home of course. Playing music may also help. Having the brain focus on something else can help keep your brain engaged. Or start listening to an audio book or podcast. Hope that may help!
Anonymous
11/08/19 at 8:40PM UTC
I have the same problem focusing on a single task. It is harder for me to focus when I have too much going on at work or at home.
Kathie Thomison
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911 dispatcher, Fur Mom, Wife
11/08/19 at 10:30PM UTC
Try the timer idea. Maybe start with a 15 minute timer. Be dedicate to work on one task. Create a to-do list in priority of task. If you have kids and they’re interrupting you, wear a special hat and when you have that on you’re invisible to them and they can’t bother you unless something is on fire or someone is bleeding.
Anonymous
11/09/19 at 3:45AM UTC
That sounds like a great idea, Kathie. You are right to just give myself 15 minutes to dedicate myself to working on a certain task. You are right about creating a to-do list to accomplish tasks.

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