Be laser-focused when working on your daily highlight
Instructions
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Shut the door of the room you are performing your daily highlight in.
This will signal to everyone else that you shouldn't be interrupted. -
Set a deadline for your overall project.
This will help you focus on doing the things you should do to finish your project in time. -
Break your highlight into a list of small, easy-to-do tasks.
For example, if your highlight is to plan a vacation, you can break it down into tasks such as discussing potential destinations with your family, checking your calendar for vacation dates and researching airfares online. -
Play music that helps you stay in work mode.
Think of music you love to hear; that way, listening to it becomes both a cue and a reward. -
Set a visible timer for your highlight.
This will help you focus on the task at hand so you can finish in time. -
Make a “random question list” while doing your highlight.
Instead of reacting to the burning desire to go online and find answers to a sudden question that pops up in your mind, simply write the questions down on a piece of paper and stay focused. You can find the answers later. -
Take a day off if you have tried all these techniques but still can’t focus.
Creative energy can sometimes fluctuate. You need time to replenish it.