Are Distractions Killing Your Business?

I bet my life isn’t much different from yours when it comes to distractions. We all have them.They interrupt our flow, we lose momentum, and in a worse case scenario you have to ask yourself are distractions killing your business.

But…you have to get things done. Life won’t wait and neither will your business. You are either growing your business or regressing. Life and business do not stand still.

First, you need to figure out what your distractions are before you can tackle them.

Sounds silly, but if you don’t take the time to think about this you can’t really address them.

Distractions are a way to silence the little pesky voice in your head reminding you of things you need to do but it doesn’t work! That little voice is a waste of your time and energy. And it won’t go away until you take action and do the things that need to get done.

So write down what is keeping you from your work and distracting you. Become the observer of your actions and in a matter of hours or days you can figure this out. It can be difficult because some distractions, like Facebook, are also a tool for you in your business.

What are the Most Common Distractions?

Here are some common ones:

• Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube and other social media platforms
• Email
• Family interruptions
• Clutter – digital, physical and mental
• Bad habits – procrastination and lack of focus
• Shopping sites
• Binge watching Netflix, HBO etc
• Poor organization
• Webinars and summits

All of these and many more.

Let’s Solve the Distraction Problem

Over the next few weeks I will be expanding on how to eliminate these distractions and take control of your time to be more productive.

We all struggle with this on some level and I will be sharing more on how to identify and eliminate the distractions killing your business.

What are your big distractions? Feel free to comment below and share any strategies that work for you.