One of the ways I keep myself from being distracted by social media is by setting specific times I can go on social media. I also will decide I can only go through my Facebook timeline once before I have to go back to doing homework. That way I can still check social media but also make sure I get my homework done.
This world is full of distractions. Everywhere you turn there is social media, videos, TV and friends that can distract you. Our entire society is built on the idea of always being connected to the rest of the world. It takes a concentrated effort to stay focused on a singular task when we grow up learning that in order to survive you have to multitask. Everyone has to find the system that works best for them in order to be productive and stay focused.
Rachel,
ReplyDeleteI have the same exact problem as you do with regards to social media and distractions. When working on homework or studying for an exam, I will look for ways to procrastinate. There are just some assignments and classes that I hate working on, so I try to avoid them for as long as possible. When I do use Facebook as a study break, I will limit my time as well. I will only allow myself to spend a short period of time on Facebook before returning to my studies. In addition, I sometimes use Facebook as a little reward if I am having a productive day. For instance, if I get through the physiology packet, then I may allow myself to take a quick break. It is very hard to stay focused during this technological age, and it is all about finding a balance between productivity and taking time to relax.