How do you stayed focused on a task when the task involves some type of waiting?
For example, I have a really hard time staying focused at work. The problem for me is, our software can be really really really slow. While I’m waiting for Outlook to load an email, or our internal tooling to populate data, I find my mind is wandering. Often, I’ll start on another task or pick up my phone and just completely forget about the first thing I started.
At the end of the day, I have to figure out why I have 8 half written emails open in the background of my PC.
How do you stay on track when your tasks require patience?
Try not to start another task during the waiting time has worked for me. If you are able to listen to music, try an audio visualizer or something like that. That will give you something to look at while you wait. Or find some kind of fidget. I hope that helps, it has helped me some but certainly isn’t for everyone.
Oh, don’t forget to take small breaks if that helps as well.