Sometimes, getting work done is hard, especially now where most of us are working from home and schools are closed.
Most times, you plan out everything you need to do unfortunately distractions happen. You are torn between working, learning, listening to an ongoing zoom meeting, and constantly checking the latest on social media. Sometimes you don’t mean to open Facebook but you do, out of habit. ‘A quick look’ turns to a 60-minute scroll without being conscious of time.
The first thing that most people do after waking up is checking social media platforms instead of saying a prayer. Throughout the day an average person spends a minimum of 2 hours a day on social media, and 13% of total productivity is lost. Some can spend both time and money on social media to satisfy a need that grows by the day, resulting in an addiction. It has become a 1* 3 drug dose; to be taken in the morning, midday, and before sleep.
The total time spent on social media ends up outweighing any gains obtained from working. Most are the times people have lost focus, the determination to achieve, and self-respect.
But caring developers have developed apps to help heal the situation. The apps help in tracking time spent online, track goals, and block websites and apps like Facebook, what’s up, Instagram, and youtube for a set time. Helping one work without distraction. The free apps include:
Flipd APP
For those of us who need a huge push when it comes to cutting back on screen time, Flipd may be the right app for the job. Once you lock certain apps on your phone for a set period of time, there’s no going back. You might be able to disable other apps by restarting your phone, but not Flipd, making it the ultimate distraction stopper. It might sound intense, but once you get your work done, you’ll definitely be more appreciative of the time you spent distraction-free.
AppBlock
AppBlock allows Android users to temporarily block distracting applications on their phone, giving them more time to focus on things that actually need their attention. It’s one of the simpler apps we found and won’t track your usage. But you can still schedule specific times to lock yourself out of certain apps to prevent distractions before they happen.
SelfControl
Your computer is the greatest machine to get work done, but it’s also the biggest source of distraction. SelfControl is an app for macOS that allows you to block access to websites, your mail servers, or anything else on the internet. By creating a blacklist of sites and choosing a set amount of time to block, you’ll improve productivity until the time is up. Warning: During this time you will be unable to access what you blocked—even if you restart your computer or delete the application. For macOS.
The digital world is mainly meant to be addictive while someone is gaining monetary value. Use it to only add value
Your time is a valuable resource!