Overcoming procrastination and planning your time effectively are closely associated with achieving your goals. What you do on a daily basis affects your outcomes for that week, that month, that year, and so on. Distractions may push you off course and away from your intended goals. A good first step is becoming aware of what distractions trip you up and considering how much control you have over them.
Table 2.1 lists possible distractions that may or may not be a problem for you. Choose Yes (a problem) or No (not a problem) for each one. Then note whether the distraction is controllable or uncontrollable and write down possible solutions.
TABLE 2.1
| Distraction | Yes (Y) No (N) | Controllable (C) Uncontrollable (U) | Solutions |
| Texting/Messaging | |||
| Social media | |||
| Gaming/Videos/Music | |||
| Sports/Hobbies | |||
| Television/Streaming | |||
| Lack of sleep | |||
| Relationships | |||
| Meals/Snacking | |||
| Daydreaming | |||
| Perfectionism | |||
| Errands/Shopping | |||
| Lost items | |||
| Worries/Stress | |||
| Family | |||
| Socializing/Friends | |||
| Multitasking | |||
| Illness, self or others | |||
| Work schedule | |||
| Pleasure reading |
What did you learn about yourself, the distractions that get in your way, and some ideas for taking control? What choices are you willing to make to maximize your time?