April 18, 2018
Fight those daily distractions for a successful spring
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Many use the arrival of spring to declutter the home and create a cleaner, simpler environment where they can relax and not feel overwhelmed. But, whilst at work, the fight against distractions can be tough. In a working day, a lot can shout for our attention. So, how do you remain focused on the work that’s ahead of you? We’ve got three quick tips that will arm you in the daily battle against procrastination. Stay focused on your priorities and stay on track towards your goals with DropTask.
Declutter
In DropTask, create tasks for all of the things that you need to get done. Ever feel overwhelmed by the work that’s in front of you? Get rid of the things that you no longer need on your desk, and Create Tasks for those important to-do’s. Group tasks together which have similar connections by using Categories, and use the Filter to hide things on the Canvas that don’t require your immediate attention. Whether it’s stacked on your desk or hidden within documents on your laptop, when we have a lot of clutter around it, it hinders us from getting things done. Use your Canvas as a ‘brain dump’ and feel at ease in knowing that everything can be taken care of in one place.
Take a break
No, really. It’s been proven that when we take a break from our work it has a positive effect on our productivity and concentration levels. Grab a coffee with a colleague or go for a walk. Don’t confuse this break as a distraction. This quick brain break will recharge your energy levels. When you return to your desk, you’ll be rearing to get back to work. There’ll be no need to worry about picking up where you left off. Before you leave, pop a quick Reminder on a task with a personalized message to ensure you can pick up right where you left off. Go on, try it!
Stick to your priorities
In DropTask, there’ll be no need to worry about forgetting urgent to-do’s. Visualize your priorities in the all-new Urgency Lists View and identify your Urgent and Very Urgent tasks at a single glance. With vibrant colored lightning bolts placed directly on the task, your eyes will be instantly drawn to your priorities. Block-out time, or even take on the Pomodoro approach, to action these tasks. With all of your priorities laid out in front of you, you’ll be sure to not let ‘busy-work’ get in the way, again.
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