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Disruptions Over Distractions: A Smarter Way to Get Back on Track
You’re working. Focused. In the zone.
Then — ding. A notification. A thought. A random urge to check something.
And suddenly, you’re gone.
Most people treat distractions like enemies. Block them. Fight them. Power through.
But fighting distraction is exhausting.
What if, instead of resisting them, you disrupted them?
Why Fighting Distractions Doesn’t Work
The harder you fight distraction, the stronger it gets.
🚫 Ignore it? It lingers.
🚫 Push through? It pulls harder.
🚫 Try to “power through”? You burn out.
That’s because distraction is a signal — it means your brain is looking for a way out.
The trick isn’t to fight it. It’s to disrupt the pattern.
How to Disrupt Distractions and Regain Focus
1️⃣ Stand up, move, reset. Instead of forcing focus, break the cycle. A quick stretch, deep breath, or 30-second walk snaps you back.
2️⃣ Ask: What’s pulling me away? Boredom? Overwhelm? Avoidance? Identifying the cause weakens its…
