How Do You Keep From Going Nuts?

It is hard for everyone at first. But I found that the more time you spend the more time you can stay focused.

One tip that might help: Take a breaks. I make some breaks like walking, listening to music, watching movie and after that when I get back I can continue work

Put time aside for more important things, I do the following:

1. Read
2. Listen to Audiobooks
3. Have coffee with my GF.
4. Walk the dog
5. Row! (Rowing clears my mind intensely)
6. Concentrate on your day job, if you have one.
7. Listen to music
8. Play PC games

There's a few tips, just focus on other things which allow you to create a new idea or grasp a new concept.., drilling yourself each day won't really allow you to get ahead.

Regards,
John

Moderation. If you find yourself feeling restless, wasting time and not working--then simply turn off the monitor.

If you are working and feeling restless DON'T CLOSE OUT OF ANYTHING ON YOUR SCREEN.

Just turn off the monitor, take a break. Take a walk, do a house chore, go talk to your family or friends, get out of the house.

Sometimes I watch a movie. Sometimes I play a quick 30-45 mins of World of Warcraft. Other times I will leave my house entirely. Go for a walk or go visit my Grandparents here in town.

It's easy to get off the computer when you get into the habit of simply turning the monitor off and doing something else for however long you need. It really does help.

Take lots of breaks. Work for 25 minutes and then take a 5 minute break to get up and move around. I use the Pomodoro technique and it works great!

Try to mix up where you are working. If you can work outside or in a different location it can give you some variety to help you focus.

I think the truth here is is that it's not being in front of a computer that’s the problem it's how productive you are being when sat at your PC. If you’re creating a product and fully engaged in the process then you won't mind but if you’re procrastinating and stressing about making money online then you will be affected mentally.

The key is to take proactive action in what you are trying to achieve.

Do whatever it takes to keep a balance.

Everyone is different

Yeah you gotta find out what works for you. But I do use natural energy blend called bHIP. It improves my focus and concentration dramatically on hard days. If anyone wants to know more about it feel free to PM.

To me it is practise make perfect...
I also struggled to keep my attention on one thing.
Many times wanting to give up on one thing and go on with the other.

Best advice from me. Keep on going >>> Practise makes perfect

Who's saying you can't go nuts? I just have two modes, I'm nuts when I'm working so that my craziness helps me to focus and I turn that off once I'm done

make effigies of the head of google and do what you will with them, i know just this thought makes me happy.

Focus on one project and one key business task/area at a time.

My business changed once I started focusing my time on the following key areas: (other people will no doubt think of other business tasks but for me, these four areas are the secret to growth)...

1. Product development
2. List management/relationship building
3. Traffic/lead generation
4. Admin and system creation

Within each of those key areas there are obviously a lot of tasks which need completing - within 'list management', for example, we have things like creating squeeze pages/landing pages, crafting email subject lines, communicating with your list regularly, creating free offers/content, creating your main offer etc. etc.

The real secret is that once you have learned how to do a given task, SYSTEMIZE it by creating a simple, repeatable checklist. This means you no longer have to keep re-inventing the wheel every time you come to do a job - you just follow the checklist. Better still, that checklist can be passed to another person so that you start outsourcing more and more of your tasks.

Eventually you start to focus more on the admin side of the key areas above so that your time is spent creating more and more systems so that you become less and less important in your business.

I pray and meditate. At first meditation didn't come easy. I don't think it does for anyone. But like anything else, practice makes it easier. Meditation quiets all the mental chatter. The goal is to "not think" of anything, quiet the mind completely.

Most books and courses on meditatation suggest that rather than pay attention to all the "mental noise" running in your head you simply notice your breathing. Just pay attention to the breath coming in and the breath going out.

Don't create mental comments on it, just notice it. Do this for two or three minutes a day at first. If the pattern gets inturrupted with mind chatter, start over. In time you'll get good at it and you'll find your ability to concentrate increasing as you go. I've met people who have done this who were able to completely go off of blood pressure meds and antidepressants within a couple of months.

I also like to thank God for all the blessings in my life. Works for me.

It gets hard if you sit in front of a computer for long periods of time. But you have to get used to it since if you want to make money in this business.

Keep a window at least partially opened. Negative ozones have to be replaced with positive ones or you'll get drowsy. I do'nt advise lots of breaks because you'll lose concentration and have to get your mind back into it when you return. Do take occassional breaks and get some exercise like using a cross-trainer or some type of bike simulator or treadmill, or if you can go outisde, a regular 20 minute walk per day.

If you have trouble with this, try working a full time job which requires you to sit in front of computer and do specific tasks for 8 hours straight.

Then you'll know

If you have a laptop, try working at the library sometimes. It helps to have a change of surroundings. Plus, you have new research material readily available

If you're not focusing you can't be productive. Don't obsess. Take a step back. Here's a great little book I came across: "Getting Things Done" (Subtitle: "The Art of Stress Free Productivity"), by David Allan. You should be able to get it at Amazon. It actually lays out principles of productivity that were very helpful to me personally.

Taking breaks is always good.

As one poster said, it's amazing how much a little exercise clears out the brain....

OR helps you think of great new ideas!

I actually enjoy what I do, so time flies when I'm online. Other than that, just get outside and get some fresh air.

I can understand that it is very difficult to focus and get distracted easily. One of the main reasons for that is that there is so much information out there you can go from reading up on one thing starting to learn it and then something else comes along that you want to learn. This constent input of info before you makes anyone not able to focus. One thing that made me focus is that I purchased a product to learn more about. By making a purchase that gave me motivation to learn that one thing and stick to it and not be distracted by outside influences. Its the same psychology that psychiatrists use. If you didn't pay alot for their service you would not use it and disregard it easily. Paying money and then earning money will be your motivation to focus.
Good Luck

I would have to agree with you that spending too much time in front of a computer will certainly drive you nuts, especially when times that internet connection goes slow and your software wouldn't cooperate. It's just like that you wanted to scream and throw your CPU out of the window,lol.
But in my case, every time I feel that I am starting get piss and nuts of working in front of my computer, I always give myself a break like having a short walk or take some time for a snack; or even ran some errands to a store, then if my mind is refreshed, it's time to resume for work. And also, in between writing and working online, I would check my social networking account for some time for a chat with friends and sometimes spends some time playing video games to release the stress and tension doing work.
Don't let that feeling of going nuts continue especially when you work online, it might results to a not so-good quality of your work.
One last thing before I forget, one of the most effective stress reliever practices is meditation, that is give some time of yourself for a quiet and solemn time.

Keep up the positive outlook in life.

Segment intending is VERY powerful. Some of the gurus who earn millions every year have learned to do it effectively/efficiently. They go to their computer in the morning and work for 2 hours on just one thing that they want to focus on (most of the time it's the thing that brings them the most money. Like getting traffic to the website they wanna have sales in.) and then take a break...when you feel that your body needs a rest - give it to the body so that your mind can open up again. Go outside to receive creative ideas easier. And when you have a creative idea that feels like "MAN, I wanna DO this!" you can get back on task (I don't believe any of you have your action plan all planned out for the year it's something that works through inspiration for me) because whenever you go to your computer with the attitude "let's see..." you'll drift off into the never-ending internet universe. But when your focus is clear and you know EXACTLY what you want you'll get it every single time and no drifting off. It's crazy as hell for your self-discipline but soooo worth it.

It just gets easier and easier the more you do it. "Know what you want. Do it. Rinse and repeat."

It is very easy to look busy and get the wrong times done like checking your email, looking at the wrong website and leave the work that would make you money as the last thing you would do . here's what i would do get my way around this

I set a timer An online time and switch one all distractions .

I work on the task at hand until it is complete and

after every one hour or two , i take a short 15 minutes break , move raound of do something else temporary

relaxation is the key here for me. I used to feel the same way. but now i take regular breaks and do stuff that I enjoy a lot, like reading novels, shopping, enjoying coffee with my bf etc..

As for me, I often take breaks when I feel bored or tired. Usually on these breaks I am actually end up thinking of what I am doing and its actually good for me because I come with new ideas and strategies. The breaks help me not feel overwhelm and I actually become alot more productive.

Take regular breaks even if you're not tired.....eat some healthy snacks etc.... fruits, veggies.....stretch for a little bit and maybe look at your to do list or vision board if you have one

It has happened to me several time sometimes i even feel like giving up,but every time i take a break from the hard work i always come back with great strength and will.

I'm partial to my naps.... but I'm old that way

Perhaps start looking at outsourcing the things you do not like to do.
I can program for 18 hours straight on a big project. It's those tedious little tasks that I hate and have a problem keeping focused on.

I use 60/60/30 rule, so Its 50 minutes work, 10 minutes rest 50 work 10 rest, 30 work ... and repeat. Works like a charm!

Nice music(not Metal Hard Core ones), a breath of fresh air and just being with my family will make the day just right. And a cup of coffee please.

Jing Quimpo
Chinese proverb
"Insanity is doing the same thing in the same way and expecting a different outcome."

[QUOTE=ConquistadorO;4230136]How do you sit in front of a computer for extended periods of time, all the while staying focused and productive?

Great question. I've worked in the IT field for years so I'm used to sitting at the PC for long hours. But I think balance is important when working for yourself...setting a certain amount of hours per day and during work taking breaks. When I first started I would sit 3,4 or more hours until I was exhausted and that was self defeating.

- Do the 3 most productive tasks first thing in the morning.
- Don't work at home.
- Socialise a lot.

Listen to some inspiring music, such as Eye of the Tiger and stuff. Always works for me!

You've got to find that balance where you don't so hard that you become counteractive. People tend to think more hours = more production = more money. Work smarter and you can get away with a lot "less" while earning a lot more.

Yeah I'm actually a very healthy eater, get plenty of exercise, sleep pretty well.

As for the multi-tasking, yeah, I believe that has to be the biggest cause of anxiety and stress.

I often find myself pulled in a thousand different directions by the simple pressing of my computer's 'on' button. There are emails, facebook, twitter, google analytics, warrior forum, my blog comments, and so on.

I'm working on making this more simple and less distracting.

Take a break and relax for a while.. when i take a break i do facebooking and twittering it helps me release stress from work..

Once you understand what you are doing, you can begin to slowly outsource your workload. Once you are able to do that effectively, then you wont have to spend as much time in front of the computer.

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When I'm on the verge, I go out and eat. I also limit my time on the internet for 2 hours daily so that my tasks are clearly set and clearly finished.

Optimindzation

Physical Exercise is great antidote for me to help me greatly to relax

I struggle with the exact same problem, it takes me forever to get things done. A few years ago I started setting goals for myself everyday. I take my daily goals very seriously, once it written down I will do whatever it takes to get them done. You should give it a try, it worked very well for me!