““Distraction: The Productivity Killer Why you are distracted isn’t the issue. The real issue is you are avoiding work that you need to finish. Here’s a few ways to improve your focus and increase your productivity. 1) Turn off your phone. On average, people check their phones at least 10 times an hour. That’s crazy and a huge distraction. So turn off your phone! 2) Stop surfing the web; same idea as with your phone. Try one of these apps if your self-control is lacking. 3) Schedule time for distractions. Reward yourself when you finish a task and take a break. Just limit the break””