Erika Taught Me How Distractions Are Ruining Your Life (90% of Distraction Triggers Are INTERNAL) | Nir Eyal
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Aug 20, 2024 
Join Nir Eyal, author of 'Indistractable', as he uncovers the secrets to conquering distractions and enhancing productivity. He reveals that most distractions come from within, driven by emotions like anxiety. Explore his four-step framework to master internal triggers and prioritize meaningful tasks. Discover practical techniques such as the 10-minute rule and price pacts for better focus. Eyal emphasizes the importance of aligning daily activities with personal values and shares insights on managing external triggers to reclaim your attention.
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Distraction is an Action
- Distraction is an action you take, not something that happens to you.
- You cannot call something a distraction unless you know what it distracted you from.
Erika's All-or-Nothing Habits
- Erika Kullberg struggles with all-or-nothing behavior regarding sugar and social media.
- She uses cold turkey to avoid both, either completely abstaining or indulging excessively.
Avoid Negative Self-Labeling
- Avoid labeling yourself with negative statements like "I am the kind of person who..."
- Instead, adopt empowering identities like "I am indestractable."