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How to Succeed in a World of Distraction

How to Succeed in a World of Distraction

At Freedom we are lucky to have many of our users write about their experience. From tweets to published articles – the Freedom community is buzzing with productivity strategy, distraction advice, and experiments for a more focused, fulfilled life.

Life is filled with all kinds of distractions – whether from family, friends, work, school, or devices, it’s easy to lose focus or squander time while trying to complete a task, goal, objective, or dream.  So this week’s articles focus on how to create routines for consistent productivity and achieve results by avoiding tempting distractions.

How to Succeed in a World of Distraction

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THE SURPRISINGLY SIMPLE THING ALL PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE DO | Kelly Exeter

When you hear about the routines of the most productive people, they often include tasks like 5 a.m. wakeups, 6-mile jogs, and guilt-free smoothies. Tasks that should all be simple enough to incorporate if you are a well-oiled productivity machine – but unfortunately, chances are that you are not a robot. Luckily, author Kelly Exeter has found the solution for creating and maintaining a productive lifestyle! Read more to find out how you too can make productivity a habit.

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YOUNG WOMEN ARE THE MOST BORED AT WORK, HERE’S WHAT WE CAN DO ABOUT IT | Jillian Kramer

The research is in and it shows that 48 percent of young women are bored at work. Women reported that a lack of workplace challenges, opportunities to develop new skills, and digital distractions were all contributing factors to feeling bored and unmotivated in the workplace. Fortunately, there’s something you can do about it. Check out these six tips to find out how you can rejuvenate and revive your motivation and creativity at work.

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MOTIVATION IS OVERRATED | Neil Strauss

Too often when we set a goal, we consider our motivation as the key to our success. Interestingly, author Neil Strauss says we have it all wrong. Motivation, he says, is a fleeting emotion that can not be relied on for consistent success – it’s too easily overwhelmed by distractions. Read his post above to learn more about how you can create a system of working to protect yourself from drops in motivation. 

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FREEDOM REVIEW: GET BACK 40+ YEARS OF YOUR LIFE | Imran Esmail

Do you find it difficult to maintain consistent productivity? You’re not alone. Author Imran Esmail tells all about how he managed to find his productivity groove with Freedom – a change that led him to gain an astonishing 40 years of life back. Continue reading for his story and a breakdown of the numbers.  

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TOOLS OF THE WRITING TRADE | J.T. Ellison

Our Freedom community is filled with talented best-selling authors. J.T. Ellison happens to be one of them. Read her article above discover her trade secrets, productivity tools, and healthy habits that help her do her best writing every day.