Moment 149: Why You Are Easily Distracted & How To FIX it! Nir Eyal
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
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The Power of Noting Internal Triggers for Better Focus
Noting down internal triggers before distractions can help in gaining power over them by identifying sensations like boredom, anxiety, fearfulness, and uncertainty. This process enables reframing triggers from negative to positive experiences, where discomfort is seen as a signal to listen to rather than something happening to us. High performers use internal triggers like stress and anxiety as rocket fuel towards traction, while distractible individuals seek escape through distractions, highlighting a fundamental difference in how internal triggers are perceived and managed.
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