How do I stop myself from wasting time

I seem to browse away a lot of 2-3 websites and it has become a addiction. I successfully gave up on Facebook but these other website visit has increased. Nothing too much special about these websites but I keep opening them up throughout the day or on mobile and even when i wake up. How can stop myself from wasting time and be creative or useful. I have tried add on but as i am the one who set it, i can unset it out of boredom or "Lets read the news" while i am in middle of work . It seem i do same with my mobile. I seem to use it a lot without any reason.

Nofel

Posted 2016-12-22T14:43:40.563

Reputation: 199

Answers

Before you start browsing: define your goal. Ask yourself: 'Why am I going to check my phone? Why do I want to read the news while I already checked it half an hour ago?'

Then, think about what you should be doing in that moment, e.g. work. Or cleaning the house. And start doing that first - set that goal for yourself. When you finished your task, then allow yourself to have some time for browsing.

Your mind is constantly distracting you, control your mind and focus on your goals and what is really important in life.

Luchadora

Posted 2016-12-22T14:43:40.563

Reputation: 156

i can answer that to myself "there is no use to go or do this or hold mobile", but it is like a bad habit because i am always online (job or studying) so always connected and switching tab is just the next thing (because i yawn or curious to check..just like facebook) – Nofel – 2016-12-22T15:31:14.820

It is already a good start that you are aware of this. Next step is to consciously go back to your task. Of course you will fail at first, but only by persisting with directing your attention properly will your failings become shorter )) Think of this as shining the flashlight of your mind where you want to see. – r0berts – 2016-12-22T23:34:50.687

@r0berts how do i control my mind and focus. – Nofel – 2016-12-27T13:19:39.313

A bit similar to how you avoid thinking about the pink monkey. You really want to focus on that one thing you are doing. If you try "not to think" about something else it is pretty hard. Instead focus on that one thing and do not let your finger click on that other browser tab. You may find encouragement from small victories in this. – r0berts – 2016-12-27T14:05:31.667

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It all comes down to how you are setting your goals and how disciplined you want to become to achieve those goals. But Ill tell you some tricks that work for me.

Make your personal deadlines to complete your project/work. For e.g if your boss gives you 10 days to complete something. Make it your number 1 goal to complete that task within 5 days. Don't think it wont be achievable. It is possible!
Learn different art and have hobbies!
Wake up early in the morning. The very first thing to is go for a walk. DO NOT SKIP THAT WALK! During the walk, plan what you are going to achieve during the day. Make a list in your mind.
Make a personal diary, write your thoughts and the lessons(about life or career) that you learn everyday. Read that diary everyday, those lessons will start to get embedded into your head.
Read the biographies of the successful. Try to embrace their traits.
Make big goals in life. Those could be personal or societal. For e.g. becoming highly skilled in your profession or earning a lot of money or earning a lot of money to eliminate poverty from the society. Remember the quote “Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.” ― Horace Mann
Realize that life is short. You do not have much time left.

Haris Ghauri

Posted 2016-12-22T14:43:40.563

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You may use pomodro! It is a time managment method. You allocate 25 for work, 5 minutes rest then after four rounds you get a 15 minutes break. So, u can satisfy ur addictions on your breaks. There are a bunch of tools out there to help u with the time counting. mosti.com is one that I really like!

One thing that might help is to think about the time you have left. Which is anywhere between 0 and a number, that might remind you you ain't got time to west, unless u believe you're going to live forever! If so that is a different story!

Amanuel Nega

Posted 2016-12-22T14:43:40.563

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