distraction

We all have to improve on this sort of thing. But oftentimes they'll cite distractions.

When men try to go alone and figure out dating or relationships by themselves they either end up in sexual sin or looking to distractions.

I was ready to give it, but standing in the middle of a crowded parking lot, there were too many distractions.

Free from noise, friends, or any other needless distractions, a thinking space can increase your idea productivity by quite a bit.

Technology seems to offer a similar proposition: a wide array of distractions that offer the boon of connection, but at a cost.

But that could change if Goldman is seen to lose its edge or if it becomes bogged down in legal distractions.

The workout: with no distractions and plenty of blood flowing to your brain, walking workouts are a great time to let the mind wander.

When making a skill check with one of these skills, he may take 10 even if stress and distractions would normally prevent him from doing so.

Should the captain call, you must be ready to leave those distractions and come running, without even looking back.

Eat without distractions . Don't let your best efforts to control how much you eat be sabotaged by doing something else during meals.

What would you do with a month and a half worth of time where you could work without any distractions?

After I had carelessly finished my bank deal, a voice broke through my mental distractions. The teller was trying to get my attention.

When you work shut out as much distractions as possible. Shut off the phone, internet and shut the door.

Leia practiced her skills as a Jedi with her brother, but a galaxy of distractions kept her from reaching her full potential.

Take your printed notes into a quiet room, shut the door, and eliminate all distractions.

Back in the day of the investigation led by Ferdinand Pecora into the causes of the Great Crash, there were few other media distractions.

I read a lot of things last summer but I was at the European Championships and I did not want any distractions.

Clear distractions. When I'm ready to do a task, I clear all distractions. Small action, huge difference.

The distractions and the reputational damage from any government action could result in clients hesitating to work with the bank.

When people are able to concentrate wholeheartedly on an activity, they lose awareness of peripheral problems and distractions.

"We just needed to avoid all the distractions and focus on making the best products in the world, " he said.

If you're having a hard time kicking a bad habit or limiting distractions through moderation, you might be an all or nothing person too.

And the new middle class, growing in size by 50 million a year, has money in its pockets and is looking for new distractions.

Although families still gather around the TV set as they have done for decades, they now bring electronic distractions with them.

Note that these distractions aren't actually bad in and of themselves. They're all useful, productive, healthy activities.

You can turn away from the distractions of the physical world, and restore yourself in the light, love, and power of this eternal Self.

Introducing distractions was one of them.

he grasped only a few words of the languages, and avoided the "hateful" distractions of individual characters.

At the office, most of the interruptions and distractions that really cause people not to get work done are involuntary.

None of these distractions will help Russia become a modern and effective state.

For some people this may mean going to a coffee shop, while others like sitting in nature with no distractions at all.

Sanctioned commemorative displays tend to be showy distractions that avoid any reference to the transformative effects of the revolution.

Yet these distractions did not lay his mind at rest.

Clear away distractions and interruptions so you're not always switching your attention between things.

The distractions are many, and the dark Ones will not withdraw until they are given an ultimatum.

There are constant sort of things that I think have proven unnecessary distractions.

These distractions are accompanied by grief, despondency, trembling of the body and irregular breathing.

spend at least 10 minutes a day in a quiet place, away from distractions. breathe.

And if you talk to certain managers, they'll tell you that they don't want their employees to work at home because of these distractions.

You'll find that if you can let go of the distractions of the small stuff, you'll discover new ways to nurture and love one another.

The key to working at home is one that locks the bathroom door. That's the only place i can work without distractions!

This will allow you to accurately sort out your thoughts without the negative influence of external interruptions or distractions.

One of most common places for distractions in digital photography is the background of your shots.

Avoid electronics at bedtime. Turn off your cell phone, and keep TVs and computers out of the bedroom to avoid distractions.

Keep the distractions to a minimum (think quiet classical music and a cup of tea) and keep your productivity levels up.

Spend at least 10 minutes a day in a quiet place, away from distractions.

These kludges are a complex, high-maintenance, aggravating set of distractions for the script writer.

Select a location for your meeting that's comfortable and free of distractions, and be sure to make the meeting positive and upbeat.

The first approach is simple, but it results in users being transferred from your site to YouTube, with its infinite distractions.

Clear away distractions . Don't spend a lot of time on this, because eliminating distractions can be a distraction itself.

Instead of being able to focus without a lot of inter-office distractions, I found myself having an even worse time staying on task.

Fewer distractions, for one. It also means no big acquisitions like the $10 billion-plus purchase of enterprise software maker Autonomy.

Customers stuck in line could be offered coffee or visual distractions like the TV example.

Despite such distractions, Ramos remained a serious student, becoming president of his secondary school class.

Zina: Talk about distractions. Vince wants to see us all again this afternoon.

Flashing warning signs , huge advertising hoardings and Christmas decorations were also said to be major distractions .

Having an open attitude during meditation means letting distractions come and go naturally without stopping to think about them.

If the bulk of your work is done on a computer, you probably know all to well the distractions of the internet.

It was an intensity that blocked out other distractions.

One who seeks to get rid of clutter and distractions that create barriers to or hinder the formation of a remarkable life.

Honda said the technology was not ready for general use because of potential distractions in the person's thinking.

Dining solo, with no distractions, forces you to focus on the food, which helps you recognize when you've had enough.

Guard against distractions. Don't be shy about hanging a "Do Not Disturb" sign on your door. You have a right to your time.

It is used for the same reasons as selective focus, to minimize distractions in the background and focus the viewers eye on the subject.

Responsible leaders on the ground would be able to get on with the job without distractions.

Countless distractions tempt you off track as you begin to work.

This stage of love has to be strong enough to withstand many problems and distractions.

Once you've decided to focus your attention on the important, become more aware of distractions as they come up.

So far, the rising sea levels, dying corals and spreading algal blooms are only minor distractions for most people.

One of the best ways to do this is to eliminate all distractions, located within your working environment.

But over time I got careless, and I let new distractions creep in.

When you really get down to it, the noise and distractions aren't really obstacles at all.

We'll talk about some of the problems we face as we try to live and create in a world of overwhelming distractions.

for creation is in part merely the business of forging the great and small distractions.

Otherwise, spend an hour working in an unused conference room, or close the curtains to minimize outside distractions.

By 1978, China had begun to recover from the brutal distractions of the later Mao years.

It was better being in an environment where I could focus on getting well, do my training and have no distractions. It worked very well.

As he did with his laptop, Franzen has stripped his world of virtually all distractions.

I'm sure many of us can relate to this quote, or at least, to the distractions of beauty.

The next step is to single task, and eliminate any and all distractions while you're writing.

This keeps the user focused on the sign-up process, without any distractions or means of leaving the page.

Driving safely requires concentration, but today, there are many distractions that take a driver's attention away from the road.

Fortunately, a real solution doesn't have anything to do with better memory, less distractions or an escape from information.

Keep an idea book to dump your distractions in, and come back to them a week later.

A. Scheduling distractions as a reward for productivity can motivate your brain to stay focused, Dr. Pillay says.

Distractions and interruptions are noticed with the same amount of attention as the formal objects of meditation.

I guess without so many distractions it's easier for you to focus?

Distractions due to past impressions may arise if the mind relaxes its discrimination, even a little.

Try to find an appropriate location for it as free from distractions and interruptions as possible.

To stay true to yourself and your dream is a road filled with distractions from naysayers and temptations to take the easy way out.

I, a fake practitioner, and all those like me, always put off things until tomorrow and thus wasted precious life in distractions.

When we focus attention effectively, we successfully filter out all the distractions that we don't want to see.

Now you just have one or two things to do, instead of a million. You clear distractions, and focus.

We're less able to block out distractions, less able to hold many facts in our working memory.

Distractions also play a role, with a recent British study concluding that eating at your desk could make you fat.

Just like Thanksgiving. It's love unhindered by the distractions of list making and gift-wrapping , fellowship without credit card heroics.

Imagine the focus you could find without all the distractions.

So now all of these distractions that worked against training now become rewards that work for training.

With the mercury increasing as the summer sets in in Kuwait, bloggers are busy looking for distractions this summer vacation.

If you do then probably you will find an imitation of it in all sorts of distractions and indulgences.

The violence and stress and the challenges and distractions of this modern life make this integration urgently necessary.

The moments that I put myself right into with no distractions, creating an atmosphere for happiness and memory-making.

The upshot is a mathematical model of the sound that contains the essence of the original, without such distractions as style and quality.

They also suffered the incessant distractions of clamouring kids, and had to fulfil endless duties as conscientious fathers.

Distractions: Mind loves distractions, it loves to run away from the self. Escape is its only way.

Extreme time pressures, unrealistic expectations for productivity, and distractions from creative work.

When they had to deal with distractions at the same time, the differences between the two groups were even more striking, Rizzo says.

There is and will continue to be many, many distractions that will pull you away from your central core if you allow it.

Despite the potential distractions -- political and otherwise -- the primary thrust of the weekend's talks will be on the global economy.

Obama called on Congress Monday to speedily enact his recovery plan, warning that the nation can't afford "distractions" or "delays. "

Other companies attack distractions by offering to help employees with their personal chores.

And do this planning work alone, quietly, and with no distractions.

Eliminate all distractions, thinking about the direction of dreams, sprint!

Distractions can severely interrupt your reading patters and decrease your comprehension of the text.

You can shut out the distractions on public transport in a way that was impossible a generation ago.

Any distractions stand in user's way and therefore have to be removed.

But considering the depth of its problems, Ford may find synergies where GM found only distractions.

Obviously, strong-minded people will not be confused by the difficulties or the distractions.

When we speak about peace, we often think of a calm, quiet place far from distractions.

Certain things distract me, make me feel sick to my stomach. Have these distractions affected your work of late?

I guess others are different, but sleep with no distractions is best for a clearer mind.

However, that difficulty is an opportunity to become more aware of the forces of mind and the feelings causing the distractions.

But what are we actually doing? The modern world is filled with questionable distractions , deadlines, and priorities.

Our full-spectrum noise reduction fades background distractions and dramatically decreases engine roar on planes.

Concentrate . Try to limit distractions and interruptions. Ask others to give you a block of time when you are not disturbed.

The depth of engagement absorbs you powerfully, keeping attention so focused that distractions cannot penetrate.

It's best to take these beverages by themselves, with no food, and without a book or other distractions.

And then there are the distractions: It's tougher to concentrate when email, box scores, and addictive games are a click away.

Were this project purely a return to the past, he could not tolerate the emergence of present-day distractions in his photographs.

Zina: He's just a distraction, like a mosquito buzzing in my ear. I want no distractions.

Without all the dangers and distractions of city life, they will grow up healthier and better grounded in the moral values of their culture.

Without the distractions of an insulating group or a companion, your antennae are always up.

Some experts predict a continuing decline, thanks to distractions like e-mail, instant and text messaging, and online shopping.

his methods hark back to a previous age . the house is kept cold and quiet , without any distractions.

Distractions are a part of everyday life, and working in the wood shop is no different.

This will often help you let go of those negative thoughts and distractions by giving you some clarity.

Turn off all the distractions and focus completely or don't focus at all.

But the real reason to travel alone is to be free from distractions, to be uninterruptedly absorbed in the place.

College is known for its distractions. In those first months, you'll meet people whose values and priorities are different from yours.

Once the dog understands the meaning of the command the trainer then adds distractions to the program.

Distractions and annoyances are plentiful but don't let the minor things get under your skin.

Furthermore, a central benefit of the new working methods is that employees are more productive away from office distractions.

China, in its "peaceful rise, " has had no such distractions.

Maybe it's the weather, maybe it's a lack of other distractions but what I really think it is, is effort.

Our lives are filled with the endless distractions of cell phones, car alarms, commuter woes and the traffic in Bangalore.

Scan the frame before pressing the shutter release, looking for distractions and unnecessary elements.

Essentially, you'll need to be more concentrated. Every small distractions could lead to a decisive mistake. It won't be that easy.

Consequently, designers tend to remove all unnecessary details and distractions which don't help the user to complete the form.

You can also schedule regular walk "dates" with your spouse or partner and use the time to discuss issues without distractions.

Help employees do their best work by keeping them intellectually engaged and by removing distractions.

New York City is the headquarters of distractions, making it difficult for Tribeca to grab attention.

This focus helped us to prioritize our feature set and avoid diluting the effectiveness of the user experience with too many distractions.

The idea behind the Danish study is that people have a finite amount of willpower when it comes to amusing distractions like the internet.

He worked constantly, ate little, rested little, and eschewed all diversions and distractions.

Stress, noise, distractions, busyness, fast food, too efficient transportation, all these and much more affect our bodies and minds.

Rather than obeying the commands of Jesus, we demand he tolerate our distractions and double-mindedness.

Honolulu may also have made the top 3 for people-watching because there aren't many cultural distractions.

As a part-timer , you will most likely face plenty of temptations and distractions that can easily keep you from being productive.

Let go of planning thoughts or other distractions.

Another potential snag is that restless brokers could jump ship amid the typical inconveniences and distractions of a merger.

within the home , choose a room with a lot of space and few distractions.

Also, when I try to work on my important tasks later in the day, there's usually more distractions and more interruptions.

Enough! I grow tired of these distractions.

While I'm studying, I can't put up with any noise or other distractions.

Others, further away, their consciousness obscured or overlayed by other sounds or distractions, will realise their presence later.

Whether you are a spiritual person or not, commit to some quiet time away from the noise of TV, radio, and other distractions.

And the way to do this was to remove distractions and demands on the conscious mind.

Which means that as we learn to avoid one class of distractions, new ones constantly appear, like drug-resistant bacteria.

Even though you are not aware at the time, the brain responds to distractions.

By removing distractions and focusing, a minimalist maintains a clear, productive mind.

Become a student of positive psychology, and clear your office and desk of distractions.

Some good examples of distractions include swimming, yoga, knitting or even playing video games if you're bored.

That means that almost half our time is "wasted, " sucked into the vortex of our modern world and all of its tempting distractions.

He wanted to go someplace quiet where he could work without distractions.

As we have told you before, there will be many distractions and genuine concern where you are the focus of their attention.

Sometimes I keep the phone off the hook to avoid distractions.

The managers have the flexibility to invest where they see the best opportunities regardless of benchmarks and other distractions.

There are too many distractions in the dorm for me to concentrate on my study.

It may be a desk or a chair at home or in the school library, but it should be comfortable, and it should not have distractions.

Having distractions can cause you to feel irritable if you can't choose between stopping them and feeling obliged to go to sleep.

When all mental distractions disappear and the mind becomes one-pointed, it enters the state called Samadhi.

Without the many distractions of our daily lives, we feel anxious and tense.

If you have no firm and resolute plans, you'll waste all your time on meaningless distractions and interruptions.

Liverpool being Liverpool, the stroll on the pitch was not without distractions off it.

I wish that something could distract me but I am too stubborn to search for any distractions .

Remove all distractions, resist any urge to check email or do some other habitual task like that while you're doing the task at hand.

Keep this run very interesting, the distractions along the way will help you run longer.

These distractions will cost you serious time if you don't bypass them and get down to business immediately.

Otherwise you'll find your hacking energy is sapped by distractions like sex, money, and social approval.

There are four specific pitfalls we all will face: cultural distractions, voices of doubt, tempting shortcuts and discouraging delays.

Minimize the personal distractions and focus on the larger issues of achieving company goals.

Because there will be no distractions. And I can be more concentrate.

You'll also quickly spot the distractions that would otherwise lure you from your course.

Get rid of distractions like e-mail and your cell phone during this time and focus your attention on your learning goals.

We've discussed cultural distractions, voices of doubt, and tempting shortcuts.

Note: Since I'm talking about distractions, I'd like to also add that television really isn't even an option anymore.

Eliminating distractions can be a difficult concept to many people, Since they haven't really considered that there is another way to live.

May we all lay down whatever distractions and comforts Satan has put into our lives and instead take up our cross.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that the relaxation technique can increase your ability to block out distractions.

the doer the doer gets the team back on track after distractions and keeps everyone focused on the task at hand.

Flow. Eliminate distractions, and really pour yourself into whatever you're doing.

Minimize digital distractions.

When the students were tested later, they were more likely to remember correctly what they had studied without distractions.

Avoid the vacuum of minutiae urgency. Remove all distractions so you can focus on the important things.

Sure, there are external forces at work: an uncontrollable job, the stress of kids and chores and interruptions and digital distractions.

In my country, there are so many entertainments and distractions and activities, it is hard to get kids to sit down and read a book.

To much distractions are leading you astray, and the peace and calmly and answers Inside are left untouched.

By turning off your internet connection, you remove a load of potential distractions.

Working at home can be full of distractions.

I'm worried that he'll neglect school and get too involved in distractions that come with playing sports.

Users can experienceflow only if their trips through cyberspace feel seamless, with fast response, immediatefeedback, and few distractions.

He complained that there were not enough distractions in the town.

procrastinators actively look for distractions , particularly ones that don ' t take a lot of commitment on their part.

What if you're only experiencing the digital distractions on a limited basis?

But when it comes to graphics and pictures, themes are distractions and white noise.

Cutting out distractions is a common theme of this blog.

Disconnect. The biggest of distractions, for most people, is the Internet.

Batch distractions. What are your common distractions?

The road from Gua Musang may have few distractions, but there is a single ABC stall on the south side of the road perhaps 30km west of town.

Our minds become a constant deluge of thoughts dwelling in the past, worries of the future, distractions pulling us in every direction.

For my racing career it was very important because I could concentrate on racing without distractions.

Clear all distractions. Turn off the phone, the tv, the computer. Lock your door, and go to a quiet place.

He was performing the piece in front of a large audience amongst many distractions.

Stick with the simplicity. Be frugal in your material life. Eliminate the distractions.

If you're not careful, you can unwittingly allow chatty friends to become big distractions.

In order to get the important things done, we have to be ruthless at removing distractions.

Because those are voluntary distractions.

He seldom goes out. He has no time for modern distractions such as television.

So he constantly removed distractions and demands on the conscious mind.

Look for ways to eliminate distractions and temptations entirely, instead of limiting them.

It is not just the distractions of open-plan offices that lower productivity.

It takes strength to resist temptations and distractions.

Say no to distractions and get serious about the 5 highest priorities of your life.

Study in a quiet place without distractions.

Eliminate distractions and plow through your to-do list.

Multi-tasking leads to a lot of switching and distractions and stress.

It's a general manager. Its job is to keep you focused on what is relevant, while ignoring distractions.

Because of so many opportunities for self promotion with corporate brand promotion, there can be "distractions" .

Don't let distractions keep people away from your core message.

In fact, the real walking, should be a natural harmony with distractions.

As mentioned, minimalism brings the most important content to the forefront and minimizes distractions for the user.

Focus on the big picture. Don't get side-tracked by life's little distractions.

Many meditators prefer a quiet place with as few distractions as possible.

The distractions placed before them keep them blind and mindless.

When I was in the middle of a project, distractions weren't really a problem.

To avoid distractions I've ignored exception handling in the code.

It will help you focus on the important stuff, instead of the distractions that keep popping up.

Distractions for the Ears - kill the noise with some soft foam ear plugs.

Crupress is an elegant book site without many distractions.

Limit noise and distractions as best you can during conversation.