Harvard Business Review: Three tips to avoid wasting time on line | by Jeff Stibel

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3 Tips to Avoid Wasting Time Online

If you are like most internet users, you've probably chastised yourself for wasting time on the web. Research has shown that our brains enjoy being distracted and that the internet feeds that distraction happily. To avoid wasting time online, try these three things: Stay healthy. Getting rest and eating right makes your brain less prone to distraction. Avoid known time wasters. If you've wasted too much time already on a blog or forum, don't go there again. Or, set limits on your time there. Work smart. Working long hours can tire your brain and make you more likely to seek out distraction. If you have to put in a long day, schedule breaks in advance and know what you will do with that time.

Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Why the Internet Is So Distracting (And What You Can Do About It)" by Jeff Stibel.

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