If you find that you don't get a lot done because you are distracted or get easily side-tracked, divide the task you into a few manageble chunks, for example into 10 or 15 minute chunks. Others might be able to plan for a 20 or 30 minute tasks. Do what you think you can realistically manage. You are better to plan for the distractions and not get them than to be overly optimistic and get frustrated from interruptions that are out of your control, or from your level of discipline.
Get yourself prepared to do that first chunk. Gather materials and get rid of distractions. Turn off your phone, close your facebook page, and remove visual distractions. Throw a sheet over the kids toys strewn on the floor when working from home if you have to, or turn your chair away from the door at work. If you are working on multiple projects, store projects you are not currently working on behind you on a shelf where they cannot pull your attention away.
Now, get down to work and do that task, focus on getting it done. When it is done, reward yourself with a quick facebook update, or to check your messages, and then do the next task. The key is to keep the tasks short, quick and easy to complete.
You might be amazed at what you are able to get done in an hour, a morning, or in a day if you take this approach.
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