{"id":117,"date":"2019-04-16T12:41:27","date_gmt":"2019-04-16T12:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/scholarlywriting\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=117"},"modified":"2024-06-27T22:24:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T22:24:27","slug":"the-distracted-reader","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/chapter\/the-distracted-reader\/","title":{"raw":"The Distracted Reader","rendered":"The Distracted Reader"},"content":{"raw":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So, you have found the best place and the best time for you to do your reading, but \u201cOh no!\u201d you become consumed with the YouTube clip showing goats yelling \u201cAhhh!\u201d \u2026 and then, of course, you decide to check up on your friends\u2019 social media pages and some memes to cheer you up. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It happens to everyone. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Technology and social media are great, but these mediums can also be so distracting from your studies! On top of that, you may also have commitments that pull you in multiple directions including pets, work, family, and friends. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You can\u2019t eliminate distractions completely, but you can think about how you can best <b>minimize the distractions<\/b> that are most distracting for you. Listen to the <strong>Audio Podcast 2.1<\/strong> by a past <strong>nursing student<\/strong> from <strong>Toronto Metropolitan University<\/strong> about strategies that she uses to minimize distractions while reading.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/scholarlywriting\/dimarananfrancesheadshot_sm\/\"><img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2019\/11\/DimarananFrancesHeadshot_sm.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of Frances Dimaranan\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2011\" width=\"1000\" height=\"958\" \/><\/a>\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/soundcloud.com\/user-349708956\/the-distracted-reader\r\n\r\n<strong>Audio Podcast 2.1:<\/strong> Minimizing distractions [2:59]\r\n\r\nTranscript for audio podcast 2.1 at bottom of page.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Student Tip<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\n<strong>Minimize Distractions<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span class=\"s1\">Put your smartphone in another room or turn it off (yes seriously, really, do it!). Close all social media pages. Find a location where you won\u2019t be interrupted, such as the library or a coffee shop. You might find reading on the train or bus works for you if you have a long commute. Give yourself timed breaks: enjoy your break however you wish, but remove all distractions when your break is done so you can refocus.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Self-control Apps<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Need help with self-control? Many computer and phone apps can help you minimize distractions. You just need to find the ones that work for you. Talk to your peers and try some out. See <strong>Table 2.2<\/strong> for some common apps that your peers talk about.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Table 2.2:<\/b> Self-control Apps<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<table class=\"lines\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\r\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumblebeesystems.com\/wastenotime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waste No Time<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> is a popular one because you can personalize everything:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s4\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">You can personalize the websites you want to block and allow.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s4\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">You can edit the time range: define work hours and how much time you want to allow yourself to visit the blocked sites during work hours and outside of work hours.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/just-focus\/gefaddaengbodpiobpbgblajdboalmgc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Just Focus<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> can help with self-control, and is easily disabled by pressing a button<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s4\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">You can easily add websites you want to block.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s4\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">If you visit the blocked site, you receive an inspiring quote to motivate you to finish your work.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/be-focused-focus-timer\/id973130201?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be Focused - Focus Timer<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> (only available on Apple products)<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s4\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">This does not block any websites, but it allows you to customize how long you want to work and sets up breaks.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s4\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">This helps with knowing how much time you have focused on a task.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">These small actions can improve your reading and help you finish faster so you can continue to snap your friends on Snapchat (don\u2019t forget to add the dog filter!) or edit some artsy photos for your Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\r\n_____________________________________\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTranscript for audio podcast 2.1 at bottom of page.\r\n\r\nChapter 2, the distracted reader. There are many distractions, such as smartphones or music, that arise when it is time for you to meet each course's content. Here are a few strategies to minimize distractions, whether you are using an online or a hard copy textbook. Number one. You can either turn off your phone, put it on do not disturb, or place it in another room. Your smartphones can be your number one distraction. It holds your favorite apps, your contacts, your favorite music playlist. Thus, once you see the screen light up and messages or notifications, you pick it up right away. \u00a0So by turning it off when you pick it up you will not see anything by putting it on Do not disturb, you will not get distracted when the screen lights up, and by placing it another room you will not be tempted to pick it up and check your notifications. Number 2. You can use apps such as be Be Focused or Waste No Time to minimize distractions. Be Focused is a free app that uses the Pomodoro technique, it uses a timer to break down tasks into 25\u00a0minute intervals. You will start with 25\u00a0minutes, then a 5\u00a0minute break, and repeats for 4 times. After that you will be rewarded with a 15\u00a0minute break. Using this technique will help you work efficiently. Taking a frequent break, will boost your motivation and keep you creative. Waste No Time is a free app that can be downloaded via Google chrome extensions. It allows you to focus on your work for a period of time with limited Internet access. But you can customize which websites you want to block, such as Facebook or Youtube. \u00a0However, you can select a predetermined time on each website, for example, between 9 to 5 Pm, you select a predetermined time of 30\u00a0minutes for Facebook. Once you use it for 30\u00a0minutes, it will block you from the site which will leave you time to focus on your readings. Waste No Time helps you manage the time that you spend on the Internet and increases your productivity. Check out these apps. Number 3, set small and manageable goals. Our brain does not usually retain its efficiency for long periods of time. So small goals will allow you to finish quicker, allowing you to be consistently productive. These 3 strategies will help you minimize distractions from your reading. Try them out.","rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So, you have found the best place and the best time for you to do your reading, but \u201cOh no!\u201d you become consumed with the YouTube clip showing goats yelling \u201cAhhh!\u201d \u2026 and then, of course, you decide to check up on your friends\u2019 social media pages and some memes to cheer you up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It happens to everyone. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Technology and social media are great, but these mediums can also be so distracting from your studies! On top of that, you may also have commitments that pull you in multiple directions including pets, work, family, and friends. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You can\u2019t eliminate distractions completely, but you can think about how you can best <b>minimize the distractions<\/b> that are most distracting for you. Listen to the <strong>Audio Podcast 2.1<\/strong> by a past <strong>nursing student<\/strong> from <strong>Toronto Metropolitan University<\/strong> about strategies that she uses to minimize distractions while reading.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/scholarlywriting\/dimarananfrancesheadshot_sm\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2019\/11\/DimarananFrancesHeadshot_sm.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait of Frances Dimaranan\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2011\" width=\"1000\" height=\"958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2019\/11\/DimarananFrancesHeadshot_sm.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2019\/11\/DimarananFrancesHeadshot_sm-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2019\/11\/DimarananFrancesHeadshot_sm-768x736.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2019\/11\/DimarananFrancesHeadshot_sm-65x62.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2019\/11\/DimarananFrancesHeadshot_sm-225x216.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/scholarlywriting\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2019\/11\/DimarananFrancesHeadshot_sm-350x335.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"oembed-1\" title=\"The Distracted Reader by Pressbooks\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#38;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F687757123&#38;show_artwork=true&#38;maxheight=750&#38;maxwidth=500\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Audio Podcast 2.1:<\/strong> Minimizing distractions [2:59]<\/p>\n<p>Transcript for audio podcast 2.1 at bottom of page.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--exercises\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Student Tip<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p><strong>Minimize Distractions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Put your smartphone in another room or turn it off (yes seriously, really, do it!). Close all social media pages. Find a location where you won\u2019t be interrupted, such as the library or a coffee shop. You might find reading on the train or bus works for you if you have a long commute. Give yourself timed breaks: enjoy your break however you wish, but remove all distractions when your break is done so you can refocus.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Self-control Apps<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Need help with self-control? Many computer and phone apps can help you minimize distractions. You just need to find the ones that work for you. Talk to your peers and try some out. See <strong>Table 2.2<\/strong> for some common apps that your peers talk about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Table 2.2:<\/b> Self-control Apps<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"lines\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"border-spacing: 0px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td1\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumblebeesystems.com\/wastenotime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waste No Time<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> is a popular one because you can personalize everything:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s4\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">You can personalize the websites you want to block and allow.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s4\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">You can edit the time range: define work hours and how much time you want to allow yourself to visit the blocked sites during work hours and outside of work hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/just-focus\/gefaddaengbodpiobpbgblajdboalmgc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Just Focus<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> can help with self-control, and is easily disabled by pressing a button<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s4\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">You can easily add websites you want to block.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s4\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">If you visit the blocked site, you receive an inspiring quote to motivate you to finish your work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"td2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/be-focused-focus-timer\/id973130201?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Be Focused &#8211; Focus Timer<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> (only available on Apple products)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s4\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">This does not block any websites, but it allows you to customize how long you want to work and sets up breaks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s4\"><\/span><span class=\"s1\">This helps with knowing how much time you have focused on a task.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">These small actions can improve your reading and help you finish faster so you can continue to snap your friends on Snapchat (don\u2019t forget to add the dog filter!) or edit some artsy photos for your Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Transcript for audio podcast 2.1 at bottom of page.<\/p>\n<p>Chapter 2, the distracted reader. There are many distractions, such as smartphones or music, that arise when it is time for you to meet each course&#8217;s content. Here are a few strategies to minimize distractions, whether you are using an online or a hard copy textbook. Number one. You can either turn off your phone, put it on do not disturb, or place it in another room. Your smartphones can be your number one distraction. It holds your favorite apps, your contacts, your favorite music playlist. Thus, once you see the screen light up and messages or notifications, you pick it up right away. \u00a0So by turning it off when you pick it up you will not see anything by putting it on Do not disturb, you will not get distracted when the screen lights up, and by placing it another room you will not be tempted to pick it up and check your notifications. Number 2. You can use apps such as be Be Focused or Waste No Time to minimize distractions. Be Focused is a free app that uses the Pomodoro technique, it uses a timer to break down tasks into 25\u00a0minute intervals. You will start with 25\u00a0minutes, then a 5\u00a0minute break, and repeats for 4 times. After that you will be rewarded with a 15\u00a0minute break. Using this technique will help you work efficiently. Taking a frequent break, will boost your motivation and keep you creative. Waste No Time is a free app that can be downloaded via Google chrome extensions. It allows you to focus on your work for a period of time with limited Internet access. But you can customize which websites you want to block, such as Facebook or Youtube. \u00a0However, you can select a predetermined time on each website, for example, between 9 to 5 Pm, you select a predetermined time of 30\u00a0minutes for Facebook. Once you use it for 30\u00a0minutes, it will block you from the site which will leave you time to focus on your readings. Waste No Time helps you manage the time that you spend on the Internet and increases your productivity. Check out these apps. Number 3, set small and manageable goals. Our brain does not usually retain its efficiency for long periods of time. So small goals will allow you to finish quicker, allowing you to be consistently productive. These 3 strategies will help you minimize distractions from your reading. 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