MULTITASKING, what do YOU do to avoid it while working on your Internet Marketing?Any SOFTWARE to us

14 years ago

If I am writing copy I just simply turn off the internet.

I also use Time Management, Productivity, & Project Tracking Software (Mac/PC) | RescueTime to track my time online...and catches me when I'm watching too many Youtube videos.

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Magnus Koenig

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kevin Hill

If I am writing copy I just simply turn off the internet.

I also use Time Management, Productivity, & Project Tracking Software (Mac/PC) | RescueTime to track my time online...and catches me when I'm watching too many Youtube videos.

Kevin

Yes RescueTime is incredibly useful. It can also track the programs you are using and determine if they are productive or not and gives you a nice weekly summary of how productive you were.
If you want to "Get Focused" RescueTime simply blocks so called "very disctracting" sites with a productivity score of -2 for a specified amount of time (you can define that score for every website of course).

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14 years ago

Originally Posted by Kevin Hill

If I am writing copy I just simply turn off the internet.

I also use Time Management, Productivity, & Project Tracking Software (Mac/PC) | RescueTime to track my time online...and catches me when I'm watching too many Youtube videos.

Kevin

Same here...I used this one too, and what is also good is that it can be configured to block websites...

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Adam Svacina

14 years ago

Looks good, I will have a look at it...

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Tenzo 14 years ago

I use a browser add-on called Chrome Nanny that does what you describe. If you don't use chrome as your browser, there are some firefox add-ons as well that work the same way.

Hope that helps,
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Adam Svacina

14 years ago

Thanks, G. Chrome is exactly what I use.

Getting it right now

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Steven Miranda

14 years ago

I just use this brain software called Self Control. But in all serisouness I just force myself to focus and work on what I need to do. It does not hurt to spend a few minutes on facebook..etc. Stay away from TV though.... don't even have one in your work area.

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Adam Svacina

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Steven Miranda

I just use this brain software called Self Control. But in all serisouness I just force myself to focus and work on what I need to do. It does not hurt to spend a few minutes on facebook..etc. Stay away from TV though.... don't even have one in your work area.

Yeah, I keep myself from watching TV, even during the evening time

TV kills people :-D (or I should say their time ) . I rather read some good quality books that can help me with self improvement or stuff like that. If I want to relax I would go to the movies

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Dee Odus

14 years ago

Try LeechBlock for firefox, or StayFocused for Chrome

StayFocusd increases your productivity by limiting the amount of time that you can spend on time-wasting websites

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Adam Svacina

14 years ago

Great stuff,

you're awesome guys, thank for your help. I think this will also help to other warriors

Adam

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vishalduggal

14 years ago

I use The Action Machine
Get Things Done! - The Action Machine

Comes with lots of time saving and productivity features.

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Ansar Pasha

Banned 14 years ago

Pen and paper

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Patrick

14 years ago

I am a developer so I create websites. I do two of them at the same time, so that there is no place for any other

This way I am multi-tasking but not wasting time.

Kinda wierd, but I can do it and I do it well so far

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bagpuss0001

14 years ago

There is no substitute for discipline though, although the software mentioned above is very good.

In the UK there is a DSE regulation, (Display Screen Equipment), that states employess that use PC's as part of their job have to:

Take a 10 min break from the screen every hour. (that could be doing any other work that doesnt look at the screen.... like make a coffee lol)

Get up out of the chair and have a short walk at least once an hour, (easy to match this to the above)

There are others, but as advice the above is relevant for homeworkers.

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Brad Gosse

14 years ago

I certainly don't need ANOTHER app to prevent me from using all the other apps during certain hours LOL.

We are not multitaskers but we all do multitask. One project on my computer may require 5-10 apps to deal with it. It's one project with many tasks

Time management is key, know what you need to do before you start

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ElmoreMarketing

14 years ago

I agree with all of the posts. Obviously, self-discipline is the best and least expensive solution

I have used a few internet filtering programs before that are meant to filter what children "view" on the internet, however there are many options to "block" certain websites and automated that to a certain time period of the day. It is completely customizable. I was unable to find the software I have used before, but this company may offer something of that kind.

It is definitely much more convenient and you will not "risk" distracting yourself, but it will actually block and stop the undesired multi-tasking.

Hope this helps,

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Brad Gosse

14 years ago

ElmoreMarketing it's against the WF TOS to post affiliate links. FYI

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Padou

14 years ago

pomodoro is what i swear by

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Adam Svacina

14 years ago

This is great, thanks for all this advices

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Burton Lancaster

14 years ago

There is actually this software out called "THE ACTION MACHINE" that i use on a daily basis. I think I got it from here? cant remember.

Originally Posted by Adam Svacina

Don't tell me you are not multitasking.

Today when all those social media and communication channels are so reachable. What do you do to avoid this habbit?

Is there any way to turn off the sites you don't want to disturb you during the day, and set it up that you would be able to visit them just in certain hours of the day?

I know some smart ones will say, just don't open these sites if you don't want to, but I am curious if there is something to help to all. Or maybe this would be a great idea for software to sell for big firms and so on

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jerry25

14 years ago

I have a list of tasks I have to do today. First thing in the morning, I kind-of give a rough estimate of time frames for each task.

Then I shut down - close the email and facebook. Put your cell phone in the other room.

I try to take a break every hour to hour and a half. Make it a short break, but get up and walk around. In the long run, I am more productive this way.

I'll check emails around lunch time and late afternoon.

Seems to work well for me. I just have to remove the distractions.

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fitz10

14 years ago

If you get distracted while writing Dark Room for Windows or Write Room for Apple devices helps you concentrate.

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cscarpero 14 years ago

The big one for me is email management. Once I got that under control it became a lot easier to handle the other issues.

Yes, there is a way to block websites in Firefox. You can even block them out on certain days and times. Just make sure your coordinate this with your significant other in advance! (speaking from experience)
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Brian Cashins

14 years ago

I mindmap my tasks and then use it as desktop wallpaper. When it's always starring at you, things will get done before you know it OP.

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Dennis Hamilton

14 years ago

If I'm writing articles, the best thing I can do is use my very old laptop with 96 Mb of RAM. That thing is too sluggish to do any multitasking.

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outwest

14 years ago

I watch tv when I am working, sometimes and it does not really distract me. Perhaps I could get more done without it on, but it seems like I am not working when I really am if I watch tv, so my body doesnt get so stressed out

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Reed7

14 years ago

Made a promise to myself, set daily agenda, no surfing, no news, set coffee time, period, just tightened up the disciplines. Better yet, set targets for each day, if not finished, work through the evening until finished,no short cutting things.

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Adam Svacina

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Reed7

Made a promise to myself, set daily agenda, no surfing, no news, set coffee time, period, just tightened up the disciplines. Better yet, set targets for each day, if not finished, work through the evening until finished,no short cutting things.

Yep this helps, but also, if you may use any kind of tool to help you out with this, it feels good

Don't you think?

Adam

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KBeamon

14 years ago

This thread has been very helpful, because I have a problem staying on task. I was searching for some time management software to use to help with this and came across this thread. I will most definitely look into some of those that were mention here. And also incorporate small breaks every hour or two.

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Adam Svacina

14 years ago

Originally Posted by KBeamon

This thread has been very helpful, because I have a problem staying on task. I was searching for some time management software to use to help with this and came across this thread. I will most definitely look into some of those that were mention here. And also incorporate small breaks every hour or two.

Yep this thread is good for more people, just like you say

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nyapartments

14 years ago

Pen and paper works great if you don´t need your computer at all. But self discipline is probably the most important factor. No software can compare with your ability to control yourself.

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lbcrooks

14 years ago

This is an awesome thread, so thank you for starting it! I multi-task and get distracted with websites way too often! I downloaded both Chrome Nanny and Chrome Stayfocused to see if they help!

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uebomoyi

14 years ago

I write down a to do list for my IM activities and since I'm in school right now, I usually time myself for about 1 hour at 3 separate times in the day and it helps me get as much done as possible since I have so little time to work on my IM business. With time constraints/deadlines and pressure, I feel it brings the best out of most people because if I had all the time in the world, I'd probably have a whole bunch of tabs open in my browser and I'd never get anything done.

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