# How To Ditch Your Distractions Once and For All

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Podcast: [How To! with Mike Pesca](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-with-mike-pesca-514226)
Published: 2026-06-09T17:46:00+00:00
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There's one thing that all of Helena's personal projects have in common: they remain unfinished. The family photo album is empty, as is her mom's recipe book. And the lavender garden is still unplanted. Helena is not lazy. In fact, she's a busy lawyer who has no problem finishing tasks at the office. But she's also a busy mother raising a family, and free time is hard to come by. So how can Helena banish her distractions? On this episode of How To!, the first in a two-part series on time management, we talk to Nir Eyal, author of Indistractable: How To Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life . Nir used to be just as distracted as Helena, but then he figured out some tricks to break free from his stray thoughts. He explains why procrastination isn't a sign of laziness, it's a sign of discomfort. And why it's more important to address your feelings than silence your push notifications. If you liked this episode, check out: " How To Stop Procrastinating " and make sure to tune in next week to learn how to set the perfect deadline.

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