Last time you started mapping your distraction landscape. Now it's time to get strategic—we're going to audit which distractions steal your focus most.
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Are you to become a detective of your own attention?
A distraction audit is like taking inventory of everything that pulls your focus away from what you intend to do.
Think of it as creating a "most wanted" list of your focus thieves—the specific things that consistently derail your concentration.
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What's one distraction that hit you just today?
Most distractions fall into predictable categories. Let's start with the obvious ones: your phone notifications, social media apps, and interesting websites.
But there are sneaky ones too: hunger, uncomfortable chairs, background conversations, or even your own thoughts about weekend plans.
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Do obvious or sneaky distractions trip you up more?
Here's your first audit question: During your last work session, what interrupted you first? Was it a notification, a random thought, or something in your environment?
Don't judge yourself—just notice. Most people get distracted within 6 minutes of starting focused work!
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What interrupted you during your most recent attempt to concentrate?
Now let's dig deeper into timing patterns. Some people get distracted more in the morning when their minds are racing. Others lose focus after lunch when energy dips.
Your vulnerability windows are specific to you and knowing them gives you power to prepare defenses.
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What time of day is your focus weakest?
Pay attention to emotional triggers too. Stress, boredom, anxiety, or excitement can all trigger your brain to seek distracting activities for relief.
