The problem of constant distractions and mounting difficulty to focus has many solutions. Most though are focusing on the symptom of the problem. Not the cause. Most tools, methods, tricks and tips to reduce distractions are focused on:
a)	Reducing external distractions and 
b)	The symptoms of the problem (Turn off your phone, close your emails while working, Get rid of notifications) 
The real problem reside in our inner distractions. Those that come from an inability to evaluate all the various types of input we are facing based on everything that is in our life. Evaluating everything that comes at us: Emails, Ideas, What’s Apps, Twitter, Jokes, Reports, Problems, Opportunities, Challenges, Chances.

The real way to reduce distractions all together, is to have a life management system, which is a:  
1)	Systematically think your work through
2)	Tools that match the thinking process
3)	Work habits that supports both the thinking and the tool use

The #1 Challenge to building a life management system? 

TAKING OURSELVES TO SERIOUSLY

Our Ego. The fear of relying on something external. 

The moment you recognize this, the quicker you build a powerful life management system than can actually serve you to become what you set actually wish for: Becoming a productive person.

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Problems are nothing but questions that have not been asked yet. The difference between having projects and having problems is clarity

Once you ask the question as to what you're trying to solve, or achieve, you move from a problems centered approach to a project centered approach.

When you experience stress, are you clear as to what it really is? How does stress get generated? In very simple words, you experience stress when you feel **out of control.**

The one thing you need to do to reduce stress and to re gain a little bit more control over your life is to make **a decisions**. It seems so simple right?

The word decision originally means to “cut off”. You might say: “Yeah, but that's exactly my problem ! I'm not sure as to what I should do!”

Then Decide. Decide nonetheless. When in doubt, decide. If you're not sure, decide. That means say **yes** to something and say **no** to something else. Be very clear, have very clear edges.

How ? By asking two questions that give you back your power over your life. At any moment in time.

1. What do you want?
2. What will you do?

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