Defeating DistractionsVersion en ligne Identify different strategies for overcoming distractions and maintaining focus. par Jonathan Ferrell 1 DayDream 2 Phone/toy 3 Personal needs 4 TV 5 interruptions 6 Background Noise 7 Pets 8 Clutter 9 Other responsibilities post a reminder make breaks productive stretch and take a deep breath put away temptations schedule time to use it turn it off or mute it eat a good breakfast or lunch get a good night's sleep record shows for later have a dedicated workspace away from it ask adult to help post a do not disturb sign use headphones shut the door change locations distract them with a toy let them outside put them in thier kennel organize your area straighten it up clean as you go create a schedule for them manage you time well don't put them off