Increase focus while working online

One of the biggest problems I had while working online was the huge number of distractions that are available. Over a period of time I was able to train myself to avoid being on facebook every five minutes or check my email every two minutes.

Here are a few things that will help you avoid distractions:

1. Have a schedule: Working on your own can easily allow you not to be organized, which is a big no-no. You need to have a daily schedule, I prefer to make one at the end of my day. Having a schedule helps because you can keep a track of how much work you have done.

2. Give yourself days off: One of the most important things that I stress on to increase productivity is to give yourself enough rest, which not only energizes you, but psychologically pushes you to work to "earn" your day of rest.

3. Meditate before you work: Meditation before work can really help. It's not even all that complicated. All you need to do is give yourself some time to go over your ideas and goals and think about how you are going to reach them and how your life will be different after you accomplish them.

4. Surround yourself with the right people: This can really help, especially if you're just starting out. I had a lot of criticism when I was just starting out. You need to have someone who can push you, no matter how crazy you sound and understands you. This can't be just anybody make sure that they believe in what you are doing. In turn you begin to believe in what you are doing and yourself become more focused.