Comments on: How to Increase Productivity by Simply Disconnecting http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/ Web Site Design + Development Company Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:25:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: People Matter http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-125135 People Matter Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:10:36 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-125135 [...] Some technology means that I am accessible for work 24/7- so I need to be disciplined about its [...] [...] Some technology means that I am accessible for work 24/7- so I need to be disciplined about its [...]

]]> By: Kristen B. http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-94662 Kristen B. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:08:06 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-94662 The only distraction for me while working is the social networking sites. It is because I checked it and used it in promoting something so it wasn't a big hindrance. Maybe I should learn how to prioritize more and budget my time. But I have to admit that disconnecting could save a lot of time. Thanks for the tips in increasing productivity. The only distraction for me while working is the social networking sites. It is because I checked it and used it in promoting something so it wasn’t a big hindrance. Maybe I should learn how to prioritize more and budget my time. But I have to admit that disconnecting could save a lot of time. Thanks for the tips in increasing productivity.

]]> By: Maria http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-71784 Maria Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:34:28 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-71784 Selene, The best way to increase productivity is to focus on one task at a time and not the so called 'multitasking'. One must focus on one thing at one time. I check my email and other accounts only twice a day. First in the morning and then in the evening. This way I save almost 2 hours :) Selene,

The best way to increase productivity is to focus on one task at a time and not the so called ‘multitasking’. One must focus on one thing at one time.

I check my email and other accounts only twice a day. First in the morning and then in the evening. This way I save almost 2 hours :)

]]> By: Cristy http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-66602 Cristy Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:35:37 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-66602 Ok, I have this problem too. I think it's actually worse. I'm also a web designer & programmer but it's very hard to focus on one task not only because the things you pointed above but also because I can't really decide what to do : web design or programming? Also, I've already started like 5 websites ( like twitter, facebook, etc, but much different) but I never got to finish one because I think: "hey, this project is cool, but do you know what's cooler? another project..." To "fight against" the problems described above I usualy open Photoshop and try to work even if I want to check some news sites,messenger, twitter, etc... I simply open the program and tell myself:" ok, and now I design something". The hardest part in finishing something is starting that something. Nice post :D Ok, I have this problem too. I think it’s actually worse. I’m also a web designer & programmer but it’s very hard to focus on one task not only because the things you pointed above but also because I can’t really decide what to do : web design or programming?

Also, I’ve already started like 5 websites ( like twitter, facebook, etc, but much different) but I never got to finish one because I think: “hey, this project is cool, but do you know what’s cooler? another project…”

To “fight against” the problems described above I usualy open Photoshop and try to work even if I want to check some news sites,messenger, twitter, etc… I simply open the program and tell myself:” ok, and now I design something”. The hardest part in finishing something is starting that something.

Nice post :D

]]> By: Derek http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-56554 Derek Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:50:04 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-56554 Great read! I'm definitely guilty of wasting time on sites like facebook -thanks for the tips! Derek Great read! I’m definitely guilty of wasting time on sites like facebook -thanks for the tips!

Derek
Derek\’s last blog post: Delegation Can Massively Increase your Productivity!

]]> By: behzad http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-26314 behzad Thu, 01 Apr 2010 01:26:55 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-26314 Great article, I should start to discipline myself. Great article, I should start to discipline myself.

]]> By: Ryan Cowles @ Metacom Creative http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-25016 Ryan Cowles @ Metacom Creative Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:30:04 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-25016 My internet was actually down the other day, and I found my offline productivity improved, haha. It can be difficult not having online tools at your fingertips, but it can also be very helpful in getting things done! .-= Ryan Cowles @ Metacom Creative's last blog post: <a href="http://www.metacomdesign.com/blog/2010/03/amber-stevens-new-website-launch/" rel="nofollow">Amber Stevens New Website Launch</a> =-. My internet was actually down the other day, and I found my offline productivity improved, haha. It can be difficult not having online tools at your fingertips, but it can also be very helpful in getting things done!
Ryan Cowles @ Metacom Creative’s last blog post: Amber Stevens New Website Launch

]]> By: Ian Brodie http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-12241 Ian Brodie Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:45:41 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-12241 Great tips - thanks Selene. I particularly fall victim to checking email so I have to actually close it down to make sure I don't just flick across to see what's landed in my inbox. I don't know if you've heard of the Pomodoro technique. It's a great free ebook describing a productivity technique that involves disconnecting - then using a kitchen timer (the eponymous Pomodoro) to make sure you're doing blasts of focused work. I use it and it really works - having a physical ticking timer in front of you really focuses your mind much better than a virtual one on your computer or just using your watch. Ian Great tips – thanks Selene. I particularly fall victim to checking email so I have to actually close it down to make sure I don’t just flick across to see what’s landed in my inbox.

I don’t know if you’ve heard of the Pomodoro technique. It’s a great free ebook describing a productivity technique that involves disconnecting – then using a kitchen timer (the eponymous Pomodoro) to make sure you’re doing blasts of focused work. I use it and it really works – having a physical ticking timer in front of you really focuses your mind much better than a virtual one on your computer or just using your watch.

Ian

]]> By: Rahul - Web Guru http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-11536 Rahul - Web Guru Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:12:06 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-11536 Hello, this was quite a good read for me. Since, at this particular period of time, I feel that my productivity is getting low and would like to increase my efficiency at work. A wonderful and quite helpful post indeed. I will definitely try to follow the points noted above. Thanks. <strong>Oh yes by the way, I like to listen to some soft music to stay in cool state of mind while at work.</strong> Hello, this was quite a good read for me. Since, at this particular period of time, I feel that my productivity is getting low and would like to increase my efficiency at work.

A wonderful and quite helpful post indeed. I will definitely try to follow the points noted above. Thanks.

Oh yes by the way, I like to listen to some soft music to stay in cool state of mind while at work.

]]> By: Joseph Condron http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-11397 Joseph Condron Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:55:55 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-11397 That was a well-written piece that seemed to touch all the bases. Great work. That was a well-written piece that seemed to touch all the bases. Great work.

]]> By: Daniele K http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-11214 Daniele K Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:29:41 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-11214 Personally, I give myself 10 minutes in the morning, 20 minutes after lunch and 30 minutes before ending my working day. ok it's 1 hour on 9 better than nothing :) d. Personally, I give myself 10 minutes in the morning, 20 minutes after lunch and 30 minutes before ending my working day. ok it’s 1 hour on 9 better than nothing :)

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]]> By: David http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-11212 David Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:17:07 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-11212 I agree with you! As much as some of us are tech freaks, we need to wind down. Like in the Matrix, someone told NEO that he needed to unplug and let loose. :) Determining and implementing our priorities is one of the keys of increasing productivity. That, and a whole lot of caffeine ;) Great post! I agree with you! As much as some of us are tech freaks, we need to wind down. Like in the Matrix, someone told NEO that he needed to unplug and let loose. :)

Determining and implementing our priorities is one of the keys of increasing productivity. That, and a whole lot of caffeine ;)

Great post!

]]> By: Michelle @ Following Your Joy http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-11208 Michelle @ Following Your Joy Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:19:33 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-11208 Selene, You are right-on! And that's what made our working relationship so productive! When we corresponded, I always felt like I got the full "you," as you didn't allow yourself to get distracted by all the other things that can easily grab one's attention. I, too, believe that in order to be more focused, productive, and effective...it's all about connecting with what's most important in the moment, and letting all else go off the radar for the moment. This is definitely one of the biggest issues that my clients--who are busy professionals--struggle with. Thanks for this great post and for all the helpful tips and tricks! Rock on! Michelle Selene,

You are right-on! And that’s what made our working relationship so productive! When we corresponded, I always felt like I got the full “you,” as you didn’t allow yourself to get distracted by all the other things that can easily grab one’s attention.

I, too, believe that in order to be more focused, productive, and effective…it’s all about connecting with what’s most important in the moment, and letting all else go off the radar for the moment. This is definitely one of the biggest issues that my clients–who are busy professionals–struggle with.

Thanks for this great post and for all the helpful tips and tricks!

Rock on!
Michelle

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]]> By: The Teknisyan http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-11164 The Teknisyan Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:58:19 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-11164 it doesn't take a genius to know all of this. we just need to know our priority and the things that needs to be done. But people behind these social networking site, im programs, smartphones, gadgets... are so good that they can even tell you that you will have superpowers when you play farmville for 10 hours straight. :-) .-= The Teknisyan's last blog post: <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/teknisyan/~3/6yCxh0v2rHY/ipad-by-apple.html" rel="nofollow">iPad by Apple!</a> =-. it doesn’t take a genius to know all of this. we just need to know our priority and the things that needs to be done. But people behind these social networking site, im programs, smartphones, gadgets… are so good that they can even tell you that you will have superpowers when you play farmville for 10 hours straight. :-)
The Teknisyan’s last blog post: iPad by Apple!

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]]> By: SaraKate http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-11101 SaraKate Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:14:22 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-11101 Great tips, Selene. I recently (just a few months ago) turned off the incoming email notifications at work, set TweetDeck API calls back to less frequent intervals, and logged out of personal email while at work just about entirely. This has helped immensely with distractions. Disconnecting can be a powerful thing. I usually check my work email about once an hour or so throughout the day since my boss and I often communicate that way and my priorities may change if there are emails that need immediate attention. That said, I am also trying to keep as few emails in my inbox as possible. When I get an email, I try to DO the thing in the email, check it off my list, respond, or do whatever I need to do to turn that email into an action and get it done. Once I've done that, I delete the email (or put it in the appropriate folder). In the last month or so, I've managed to keep the number of emails in my inbox under ten (for the most part) and I feel like a great weight (and huge distraction) has been lifted off my shoulders. .-= SaraKate's last blog post: <a href="http://seakisst.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/062-a-meditation-circle-of-life/" rel="nofollow">062. A Meditation: Circle of Life</a> =-. Great tips, Selene. I recently (just a few months ago) turned off the incoming email notifications at work, set TweetDeck API calls back to less frequent intervals, and logged out of personal email while at work just about entirely. This has helped immensely with distractions. Disconnecting can be a powerful thing. I usually check my work email about once an hour or so throughout the day since my boss and I often communicate that way and my priorities may change if there are emails that need immediate attention. That said, I am also trying to keep as few emails in my inbox as possible. When I get an email, I try to DO the thing in the email, check it off my list, respond, or do whatever I need to do to turn that email into an action and get it done. Once I’ve done that, I delete the email (or put it in the appropriate folder). In the last month or so, I’ve managed to keep the number of emails in my inbox under ten (for the most part) and I feel like a great weight (and huge distraction) has been lifted off my shoulders.
SaraKate’s last blog post: 062. A Meditation: Circle of Life

]]> By: Arlene http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-11097 Arlene Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:00:38 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-11097 Funny you should post this today. I spent the entire morning listing what I needed to trim back to be more productive. Guess it didn't work, I opened tweetdeck, found this link, read it, and whats worse, we need to add to the list .. clicking on the links in the comments and reading their blogs! Yikes, I just lost another hour. So, I'm closing this up and trying to make up for lost time! LOL...thanks for letting me know I'm not the only one who loses my day in all these thingS! Funny you should post this today. I spent the entire morning listing what I needed to trim back to be more productive. Guess it didn’t work, I opened tweetdeck, found this link, read it, and whats worse, we need to add to the list .. clicking on the links in the comments and reading their blogs! Yikes, I just lost another hour. So, I’m closing this up and trying to make up for lost time! LOL…thanks for letting me know I’m not the only one who loses my day in all these thingS!

]]> By: Doug C. http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-11096 Doug C. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:35:56 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-11096 Selene, thanks for this article. It reminded me of one of my New Years resolutions - trimming my non-reciprocative Twitter followers (or non-followers). I decided I'm tired of following a bunch of people who never interact with me, my sites, or what I write. I've been wanting to do this for a while now and then just start following those people who truly interact with me and what I do. Selene, thanks for this article. It reminded me of one of my New Years resolutions – trimming my non-reciprocative Twitter followers (or non-followers).

I decided I’m tired of following a bunch of people who never interact with me, my sites, or what I write. I’ve been wanting to do this for a while now and then just start following those people who truly interact with me and what I do.

]]> By: Doug C. http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/productivity/how-to-disconnect/#comment-11095 Doug C. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:56:44 +0000 http://www.idesignstudios.com/?p=2813#comment-11095 Twitter isn't too much of a distraction, mainly because I never get any reciprocating activity from it so it feels like a waste of time. I absolutely abhor Facebook so that one isn't a problem. I don't have any third-party apps and I rarely open Messenger. I guess I got quite the productivity persona, eh? Twitter isn’t too much of a distraction, mainly because I never get any reciprocating activity from it so it feels like a waste of time. I absolutely abhor Facebook so that one isn’t a problem. I don’t have any third-party apps and I rarely open Messenger.

I guess I got quite the productivity persona, eh?

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