How to Stay on Task when You're Working on a Computer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prioritize.

   Determine which tasks are most important and the order in which they must be completed.
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   Step 2: Do not delay.

   Procrastination causes stress and keeps you from doing your best on your assignments.
   
   Finish all assignments promptly. , We are human and it is difficult to always stay on task.
   
   Allow yourself 10 minutes every few hours to check twitter, play a game, or browse the web.
   
   Be sure not to abuse this privilege, use it as a reward for your hard work. , At the very least, set your status to "away" or "busy" to keep others from distracting you. , Many phones today alert you when someone has commented on your status or "re-Tweeted" one of your tweets.
   
   This can also be a distraction and encourage you to log onto your account on your computer.
   
   If you can, turn off your cell phone completely, as this may also distract you from your assignment.
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   Step 3: Be focused

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   Step 4: but allow yourself breaks.

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   Step 5: Log off your social media accounts and instant messengers.

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   Step 6: Ignore or disable phone alerts.

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