Comments on: Beyond Distracted: Tips to Focus in a Chaotic World

By: Leah Renter

Leah Renter — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:32:22 +0000

Very good insights! Sounds like you’ve been very intentional with your time since making this breakthrough. It’s so easy to replace the important with the urgent… I’m working on carving out time for myself in the mornings. Thanks for your tips!

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 30 May 2018 00:29:11 +0000

In reply to Kathryn Norgang.

Kate – I love your use of the word ‘cultivate.’ That’s exactly the word to describe what it takes to develop focus in today’s chaotic world. Amy

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 30 May 2018 00:28:03 +0000

In reply to Eva.

Eva – if your husband has tips, share those pronto. 🙂 Amy

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 30 May 2018 00:27:21 +0000

In reply to Diane.

Diane – isn’t it easy to get distracted, even with the best intentions? I’d love to read all the Newbery winners. I wonder if you’d see themes as the years went by? And yes, I made the A+. It was the best grade I received not because of the actual grade but because of how much I loved those hours in that study cubicle. 🙂 Thanks for your comment. Amy

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 30 May 2018 00:25:23 +0000

In reply to Kandy.

Kandy – it hurts my soul, too. What a great way to express that! Here’s to reading more, for longer hours at a time. 🙂 Amy

By: Diane

Diane — Sun, 27 May 2018 23:40:32 +0000

Thank you so much for this thoughtful guide to getting past all the mental clutter. I retired 3 years ago & began spending my days on email, Pinterest & Candy Crush. My mind turned to mush! What happened to my desire to declutter my entire house, read all the Newbery winners (I was a school librarian) & make lots of beautiful quilts? I’m trying to get back on track, but it’s not easy!

One thing you never told us: did you get your A+?!?

By: Kathryn Norgang

Kathryn Norgang — Fri, 25 May 2018 15:51:41 +0000

Thank you for this timely, on point piece! I appreciate the concrete, detailed approach in cultivating practices to create a richer, less chaotic, experience. Well written and well received; thank you again!
Kate

By: Eva

Eva — Thu, 24 May 2018 18:41:28 +0000

GREAT ARTICLE!!! And thank you for the tips. It is hard to create distraction-free zones but completely necessary. Sometimes I feel like I’m going crazy with distractions, but you just have to take a deep breath, clear your head and focus. My husband has the most intense focus of anyone I know, so I look to him for help staying on task.

Eva | http://www.shessobright.com

By: Kandy

Kandy — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:45:39 +0000

Yes!! I’m and English major and life-long reader and I started noticing that I was completely distracted while reading. It kind of hurt my soul! I love this list. Thank you.