[BlueMerleGirl]

I have a job where I spend part of the time at my desk and part in a lab. When I'm in the lab I stay more focused but at my desk I'm always looking at my phone and being distracted. I know other people do it but it makes me feel guilty and bad about myself. My bosses don't complain about me not getting enough done but I still feel bad. And sometimes our work goes through slow periods here and there and I'm always down on myself during those times. If I am not really busy I feel worthless.

I just don't know what's normal in terms of getting distracted at work? How much does a "normal" person get distracted?

[Yzen]

I am distracted at work too -- checking my phone, email, websites. I think it is normal. You could try making a list of what you want to get done at your desk and use 'checking your phone' as a reward only after you cross off something on the list. When you finish with the distraction, start on another task until done and then give you another reward of distraction. It seems to help me when I have trouble focusing on work.