I keep coming across great tips for fooling myself into getting things done, but they don’t warrant a full-on blog post by themselves, and I’m just not organized enough — yet — to do regular “round-up” posts. So instead, I’ll post bite-size tips every day.
That way, you can have access to them right away, and as a side benefit for ME, the subconscious pressure I feel to write a fully thought-out blog post every day will be relieved. Phew! Plus I’ll feel all warm and fuzzy about having done SOMETHING productive. Win-win!
So, without further ado…
Today’s Bite-size Tip:
If you’re having trouble focusing, try playing music very quietly in the background as you work. Or, maybe you like it loud. Whatever works for YOU. I like to set one or two CDs to repeat/random shuffle. They’re old favorites, so I’m not distracted by trying to listen to the lyrics; I already know them by heart. Music really does soothe the savage beast [aka my anxiety] when I’m afraid I will never have another thought worth sharing.
I like to think of this blog as a laboratory, so please report back on your experiences with various methods you’ve tried. That way, we can all benefit from each other’s experience. What helps you focus? Tell us in the comments below!
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Oh heck yes. If I'm blocked, a loud singable song helps get me unstuck.
What's you're favorite “unsticking” music? I love Diana Krall, but I'm listening right now to a Tom Waits mixtape I got for Mother's Day. 🙂
Ooh, lessee…
System of a Down. Led Zeppelin. Powderfinger. You know, easy listening. 🙂
Ah, perfect for cleaning house, too!
music is so awesome. i'm either listening to music or podcasts while i'm working.
though, sometimes, i listen to burn notice (tv show) in the background. 🙂 (guilty pleasure)
Yes, I find that sometimes mindless TV-watching can work, if I'm not trying
to learn something. For that, my favorite show is House Hunters on HGTV.
Strange how the mind works, isn't it?
Oh heck yes. If I'm blocked, a loud singable song helps get me unstuck.
What's you're favorite “unsticking” music? I love Diana Krall, but I'm listening right now to a Tom Waits mixtape I got for Mother's Day. 🙂
Ooh, lessee…
System of a Down. Led Zeppelin. Powderfinger. You know, easy listening. 🙂
Ah, perfect for cleaning house, too!
music is so awesome. i'm either listening to music or podcasts while i'm working.
though, sometimes, i listen to burn notice (tv show) in the background. 🙂 (guilty pleasure)
Yes, I find that sometimes mindless TV-watching can work, if I'm not trying
to learn something. For that, my favorite show is House Hunters on HGTV.
Strange how the mind works, isn't it?