I learned much today, but the most important thing would have to be something that I learned about myself. I learned that the best way to improve my productivity is to remove myself from distractions. Whenever people are around me, I end up talking to them and losing focus. So rather than try to focus through the distractions, I realized that sometimes the best strategy is to just walk away.

 

Today, I was working on a math project, and the people around me were talking about TV, and I knew that I couldn’t help but get involved in the conversation. SO WHAT DID I DO? Instead of getting wrapped up in their conversation, I walked across the hall and isolated myself in an empty classroom. By removing myself from the threat, there was no way that I could become distracted from my schoolwork. Even though I should have the self discipline to control myself around others, sometimes the temptation is just too great! This idea also carries over into other parts of my life, such as my home life. Other than my friends, I have numerous distractions that stand in between me and my homework. The computer is my biggest distraction, so sometimes I find it most effective to just turn the computer off and give it to my little brother so he can hide it. Sometimes, it is not those around me that pose a problem; rather, I am the one that poses the problem, and I that is what I learned today.

 

About the Author: I'm Peter Diaz!: A high school junior, who loves music, geography, sports, hanging with friends, public speaking, and trying new things!