7 key takeaways from Indistractable by Nir Eyal

April 8, 2025

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In a world full of distractions, staying focused seems harder than ever. Indistractable by Nir Eyal helps boost productivity by identifying the triggers that distract you.

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Usually, distraction is a way to escape discomfort. Recognise patterns and plan to manage them instead of procrastinating and missing out on opportunities.

Understanding triggers

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Write down what you feel right before a distraction and understand what triggers it. Focus on your priorities, take adequate breaks and build discipline.

Label the trigger

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Every action is either towards achieving your life goals or swaying away from them. Take actionable steps driven by your core values to avoid getting distracted.

Traction 

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When you feel the urge to scroll on social media or engage in any other distraction, don’t give in to the impulse and wait for 10 minutes to regain focus. 

Surf the urge

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Instead of escaping tasks that seem hard, make them interesting. Find ways to enjoy your work through curiosity and creativity.

Find fun in your work

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You are powerless only if you believe it. Focus on the positive aspects of your personality. Reiterating negative things about yourself could make them real.

Redefine yourself

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It’s completely natural to not feel motivated daily. Accept that you are not perfect and aim at improving yourself rather than chasing distractions.

Accept imperfection

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