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How to Master Internal Triggers and Regain Control of Your Attention with Nir Eyal
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Effective Technique to Overcome Distraction and Procrastination
To combat distraction and procrastination, it is essential to understand that they stem from an emotion regulation issue rather than a character flaw. By recognizing internal triggers like boredom, loneliness, indecisiveness, or fatigue, individuals tend to escape discomfort through distractions like procrastination. A practical approach is the 10-minute rule, which allows giving in to any distraction for 10 minutes, but within that time, one can either 'surf the urge' by acknowledging and sitting with the sensation without judgment or contemplate on the underlying feelings. Emotions are transient, similar to waves; by riding out the sensation for those few minutes, it often subsides by the end of the timeframe, enabling individuals to better manage distractions effectively.
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