Distractions Can Help Focus

One of the hardest things to do sometimes is to focus. It's difficult to block out things and do what we need to do.

Ironically, distractions can sometimes help us focus.

For instance, doing something a bit different from the work at hand might help stimulate the brain. Try a short little walk or some other type of exercise. Maybe even just a walk down the hall to the restroom.

A classic distraction is to watch a little television. While this can be helpful sometimes, it can also be more of a distraction at times, like right now. It's incredibly hard to write and watch television.

I guess I should choose a better distraction to help me focus. Maybe I should go for a walk.

Hard to Get Motivated

Do you ever have problems getting motivated? I know that I do.

Lately, my biggest problem has been getting things done in the morning. I'm doing good with getting up at 8:00, even though I have no time commitments right now (winter vacation from school). However, I tend to sit around like a slug. Or, worse yet, fall asleep at my desk.

This morning I did better by watching a little online TV. CSI will get anyone awake. :) Now, I'm sipping a latte, and that's definitely going to get me wired for the day. Yippee!