It's tempting to beat yourself up when you find yourself scrolling through your Facebook news feed instead of answering client emails. A better bet is simply to accept that you're having trouble focusing and move on to figuring out why.
"I think the biggest thing is just acknowledging that you're distracted and facing it head-on rather than trying to suppress it," says Vinny Inverso.
Inverso says it's important to understand whether it's a physical or mental distraction that's getting you sidetracked. If it's mental, try putting away your phone or using a plug-in that blocks certain websites. If it's physical, consider taking a walk or having a snack.
The point is not to waste time getting upset because you're struggling, but to get to the root of the problem and eliminate it.