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Alertness and Action

When feeling highly alert, the tendency to act can overshadow the ability to suppress distractions. This state can be counterproductive for learning, as increased alertness may lead to impulsive actions rather than focused engagement. To combat this, strategies like disconnecting from the internet and silencing devices can help maintain a calm and focused mindset.

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- How do you know that cutting out all distractions (social media, other distractions), going back to a simple life, putting your phone away, etc. helps you lock in to what you need to do and forces yourself to get started using a Pomodoro timer or similar techniques, as discussed in the episode 247: Chris Bailey | Hyperfocus Secrets for Better Productivity, the episode Managing Your Time and Energy with Carey Nieuwhof, and the clip Prioritizing Your Time, as well as in the episode 5 Ways to Stop Being Lazy & Procrastinating and the clip Overcoming Laziness?