"I was just distracted."
There are things that will pull us away from our focus and what's important. I get distracted easily. When I clean the house I start in a room and if I find something from another room I take it to the other room. While in the other room I see the need to clean that room and start cleaning there. The cycle continues and I end up getting a little cleaned in each room but never get anything done.
In our technologically connected society the distractions are overtaking us. We have distractions and time wasters sounding bells and alerts from our pocket or purse. If you're not careful your e-mail box will get overwhelmed with notifications.
Jesus told us that if our right hand causes us to stumble we should cut it off. I have shut off notifications and distraction causing apps, alerts and even people. As sad as that may be to some I have to guard my time. If I get distracted from my purpose as a man of God, a husband and father or as a pastor the result could be devastating. I have even fasted social media and my phone for a while to reset my mind.
In the time you have read this blog you either had some of those distractions come up or have thought of those distractions. Take inventory and see if you can reduce or remove those distractions. You may have to take drastic measures or make small adjustments. Either way you will be glad you did. Your focus and attention will be undivided. Productivity and connection will be better too!
What distracts you? How can you reduce or remove those distractions?
Sometimes I hear my phone but won't answer or even look at it till hours later just so I won't be distracted. I figure if it it's an emergency I will get lots of repeated calls and know something is up. Same way with Facebook, my biggest distraction, I just shut it down from Sunday evening to Thursday after bible study. It has been a big help.
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