Life is full of distractions! Between our cell phones, computers, tablets, television, social activities with friends, and shopping centers, it’s easy to become distracted and lose focus of your mission and goal at hand. Follow these steps to eliminate distractions during periods of focus.

1. Set an allotted amount of time each day to dedicate to your health, wellness, and goals. Ensure you complete your tasks for the day before engaging with social media, outings with friends, or finishing the last season of your favorite show. By having a specific time each day to finish important tasks, you are establishing a routine and maintaining your level of commitment; therefore, keeping you focused.

2. If your cell phone is a major distraction at home and in the workplace, place your phone on airplane mode during these times. Give your family members a work number to contact you in the case of emergencies. By shutting down the notifications and conversations at specific moments of the day, you

3. Find a quiet place at home to study or work on your business. Close the door, turn on some light music, and make sure to have plenty of lighting. Dim lighting can create irritability and tiredness. If you’re finding that you are feeling tired, drink a glass of ice cold lemon water and evaluate how you’re feeling. If you’re still exhausted, it might be time to put your tasks to the side and get some rest.

Distractions can get the best of us. By learning to combat and refocus your energy on the tasks for the day, you’ve committed to eliminating the distractions from your life! After you’ve completed your tasks for the day, you’re in the clear to relax, participate in yoga, meditate or binge watch your favorite show!

In Health and Happiness,

Shaline