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The brain needs quiet time to grab hold of an idea and let it ruminate, consciously or subconsciously. Additionally, you aren’t giving yourself time to just sit and think. The brain needs quiet time to grab hold of an idea and let it ruminate, consciously or subconsciously. This idea is at the center of how we learn and grow as people. If information is constantly swirling in our heads then there are constant distractions standing in our way. If you find yourself addicted to the fast–paced, multitasking, chaotic environment that you have created for your-
When you have a system that defends your attention and manages the information coming into your world, you are bound to enjoy the increased productivity that you earn along the way. a
self, you’ll benefit from thinking about how you can begin to change the behaviors that fuel this “addiction”. Limit your external demands and get your responsibilities out of your head where you can see them and therefore effectively manage them. Create lists that are actionable, by being specific about the action required, and organizing by the type of action, such as Projects vs. Next Actions vs. Waiting For. Your Attention is your greatest asset.
!!Maura Nevel Thomas Maura Thomas is the Chief Trainer and founder of RegainYourTime.com, and author of the new book Personal Productivity Secrets: Do what you never thought possible with your time and attention... and regain control of your life.
! Links: Maura on Twitter | Maura’s “Regain Your Time”
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