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5 Tips For Reducing Distractions With Technology

Having a hard time staying focused or creating your study space?

Here are some tips from the CEP Helpdesk for reducing distractions with technology. Download our flyer here.

Selfcontrol

Free app for Mac computers
Blacklists distracting websites on a timer
Whitelists websites you need so you can access only the sites listed

Stayfocused

Free Chrome extension
Choose how you want to block distractions
Set the amount of time allowed for certain websites per day
Set time restrictions for certain websites (i.e. no Twitter after 9pm)

Mindul Browsing

Free Chrome extension
Flags your attention when you try to access sites that you mark as distracting
Reminds you of how you’d like to spend your time

Be Focused

Free app for iPhones/iPads
Create tasks and set custom timers for periods of work and breaks
Track your progress throughout the day/week

Google Tasks

Free on web browser, iPhone & Android
Add and organize tasks in lists
Option to add due dates and times Check off as you finish
Synchronizes with Google Calendar and viewable in Gmail on web browser

Do Not Disturb Mode

Set your phone to Do Not Disturb Mode or turn it completely off when completing a task that requires focus

Reducing Distractions Tip Sheet