5 Proven Tips to Stop Mental Distractions! Focus and Get Things Done.

Feeling distracted and not doing what you need to do? One second you’re working, the next you're on Amazon, then TikTok, then reading an email you didn’t even mean to open. You're not lazy—you’re mentally hijacked. In this episode of With Samar Naim, I share 5 proven, science-backed tips to help you shut down mental noise, improve clarity, and finally focus. These aren’t just productivity hacks—they're deep mindset shifts that help you manage internal chaos and get things done. What's in it for you? • How to make use of cognitive offloading to clear your mind • Why fighting distractions could backfire (and what to do instead) • The power of transitional rituals to reset your brain • How rewards and risks reframe your mindset • Why numbers and specificity boost mental clarity Whether you're overwhelmed by work, parenting, or just life—this video is for you. These 5 tips are practical, research-supported, and tried-and-tested to help you regain control and improve focus. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: You’re Not Lazy, You’re Mentally Hijacked 00:57 - Tip 1: Get It Out of Your Head (Cognitive Offloading) 02:03 - Bonus Tip: Plan Ahead to Prime Your Mind 03:26 - Tip 2: Just Do the Darn Thing (Ironic Process Theory) 05:30 - Tip 3: Create Transitional Rituals 07:17 - Tip 4: Use Rewards and Risks to Reframe Your Mindset 09:34 - Tip 5: Give It a Number (Goal-Setting Theory) 11:19 - Final Thoughts: Experiment & Be Kind to Yourself! 🔥 Watch Next: 🎥 [How We Avoid Our Emotions—4 Signs]    • 4 Signs You're Avoiding Your Emotions (Wit...   🎥 [Letting Go- Why It Is Difficult & How to Make It Happen]    • Why Letting Go Feels SO Hard and How to Fi...   🎥 [Ways to Enforce Boundaries That Will Change Your Life]    • How to Enforce Boundaries Without Guilt (5...   📲 Follow me for more bite-sized insights & reflections: ► Instagram: @withsamarnaim ► TikTok: @withsamarnaim ► Facebook: withsamarnaim 👉 Subscribe for weekly mindset tips, emotional clarity, and real-life tools to thrive at work, at home, and within. 📌 Leave a comment and let me know which tip you’ll try first—or share your own experience. 💬 And don’t forget—You’ve Got This. #tips #focus #mindset #personalgrowth #productivity #mindhacks #wellness #mentalclarity #distraction #productivity #personaldevelopment #yp #youvegotthis #withsamarnaim #mindsetshift