Don't Forget to Touch Grass
Prompted on Gemini.
How do you stay productive online?
In this age of the internet, it's so fluffing easy to get sucked into the digital world and forget about the real one.
Before we start, let me tell you that this is the male half @tengolotodo of MMO talking, although I think some of these things will be practised by the young whippersnapper who was brought up only in a digital age that is my partner @deraaa.
You know the picture .... We spend hours scrolling through social media, watching videos, and browsing the web, all the while neglecting our real-life responsibilities.
I can't imagine how kids get an education today without it lasting about three times longer than mine... It's so easy to get distracted and not be productive!
If you're struggling to stay productive online, here are a few tips from MMO:
- Set time limits One of the best ways to stay productive online is to set time limits for yourself. Decide how much time you want to spend on the internet each day, and stick to it. I tend to make my time limits coincide with having a break!
- Take breaks It does not matter who you are, but It's important to take breaks from the computer every 20-30 minutes. Get up and move around, stretch those limbs, heck why not even have a wee dance, or make a coffee.
- Touch grass I have no idea who coined this, but it is a reincarnation of what we in Scotland would call Fresh Air. Get outside, get some fresh air and yeah touch grass!
Image from the personal gallery of author @tengolotodo.
I am lucky, that park where that grass is, is actually a six minute walk from my house. There is no excuse for me not to touch grass!
- Find a distraction-free environment If you can, find a quiet place to work where you won't be tempted to keep checking your phone or computer. My place is a corner in our bedroom where I have a small desk.
- Use productivity tools There are fluffing tons of productivity tools and apps available online that can help you stay focused. These tools can block distracting websites they can track your time and they can even help you set goals. Depending what work you are doing, you might have a requirement to run a time tracker app in the background. My partner @deraaa is actually working on a separate stand alone Productivity Tools for Working Online post to be released in the near future.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help If you're struggling to stay productive online, don't be afraid to ask for help from a friend, family member, or therapist.
Remember though it's important to find a balance between your online and offline life.
As in life, my biggest tip to stay productive is to make it fun!
Make it FUN
Whatever you do, try to make it so you enjoy doing it. Trust me when you enjoy it, you become more productive because you actually enjoy doing it!
Before we go I shall leave you three of my favourite pointers...
1. Set realistic goals.
Don't try to do too much at once. Start by setting small goals that you can achieve. Don't bite off more than you can chew!
2. Reward yourself.
When you accomplish a goal, reward yourself with something you enjoy. Go on have that bit of shortbread!
3. Don't give up.
It takes time to develop good online habits. Don't get discouraged if you don't see results immediately.
For us at MMO staying productive online is all about finding a balance between your work and your personal life. By following these tips, you can make sure that you're using the internet in a way that makes you happy and productive.
P.S. Don't forget to touch grass!
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STOPYou can't beat getting out and getting some fresh air.
If you get to the beach is that Touch Sand?
!hiqvote
Distraction everywhere. You just say in 2hrs am out of here and there you are another extra 2, lols. What I do is to set realistic goals. Refusing to overwork myself both online and offline is what I am trying to avoid. There is life beyond work I guess. We are humans not donkeys. Thanks friend
lol yeah it is easy to fluffing get caught up in a time warp!
Overworking especially when we work for ourselves is quite hard to control!
Hope you are having a great week Dani.
Yes I am, thanks.