A former U.S. Army Special Forces expert teaches us how to avoid being sucked out of the online world. (Diagram)
Living in the Internet era, we can often complete work, shopping, teaching and other matters without leaving Home, greatly saving Time, but in fact we found that the original time saved but was stolen by the network ~
Scott Mann is a former specialist with the U.S. Army Special Forces, or Green Beret, specializing in unconventional, high-impact missions and relationship building. He is the founder of Rooftop Leadership and appears regularly on television and many syndicated radio shows. He has three tips for avoiding getting sucked out of the online world.
Scott Mann says that not long ago, he participated in a webinar called The Churn. “The Churn” refers to the negative emotions of modern people who are stuck between themselves and their goal-setting. “Distraction is one of the most important factors, and it is getting worse by the day. Especially with the viral pandemic, social distance has made people more dependent on their phones and read online news on a 24-hour loop. Distractions are getting worse, causing people’s sympathetic nerves to constantly experience “face”, “avoid”, or “pause” the task at hand. Large corporations and politicians see our attention as a “strategic commodity” and are therefore constantly trying to extract our attention and distract us. Eventually, our attention becomes a commodity sold by politicians and corporations.
In response, Scott offers three tips to help us reduce distractions.
Commit to focus and refuse to be distracted
The consequences of distraction are too costly. We need to commit to staying mindful and living in the moment. Be sure to reserve time for the people who surround us in our lives – and that certainly includes children. With home schooling, people may be more “unavailable” to their children simply because they are always around. It’s really important to adjust this thinking! Because it’s about managing the emotional energy in the home, and a lot of energy can be spent here.
Pay attention to the tools used to get information
We need to be more disciplined about the tools we use to get information. When using social media, focus more on what you’re trying to accomplish and don’t just “skim” messages, like checking to see if the latest mask ban has been lifted. That’s a distraction. Be careful to filter the news you read, not just look at it randomly.
Eliminate distracting factors
Eliminate factors that are known to cause distractions. If you click on CNN or Fox News, it may trigger certain interests. If you open Facebook and start scrolling up and down the page, you’ll gradually get into a state where you should “face”, “avoid”, or “pause” the task at hand. Recognize the temptation and dismiss it. Form a line of defense against distractions by firmly establishing positive thoughts to prevent them.
Practicing these methods little by little, day by day, will help you not get caught up in the negative emotions of “churning” and avoid being sucked away by the online world. Taking control of your attention is something most people need and everyone deserves.
Finally, Scott Mann says: Remember that fear is contagious and so is leadership.
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