HOW TO FOLLO INSTRUCTIONS BETTER 1.Ask for directions more often Make sure you fully understand the project and all the details of what you're being asked to do. 2. Get context for the task you need to do. Understanding the reason behind certain projects or tasks will help you make greater sense of what needs to be done. i 3. Understand your NEE ; own learning style. wali Experts have identified seven different learning styles: Visual, auditory, verbal, physical, logical, social and solitary. When | get instructions, | make sure — they match a style | feel comfortable with. 4. Look for distraction triggers. If you know you're at risk of going down the Twitter or Instagram rabbit-hole at any time then, for goodness sake, turn off social media while you're getting or following directions. As you're starting to follow instructions, visualize yourself them and, along the way, ask yoursel questions like, “when will | be half-done here?” This kind of orientation will help keep you on track. ication coach in \ch.com/better-at-following-directions/