Still being a new user I find that dealing with distractions is something I have to work on big time and time does get wasted. I am still trying to build relationships on the platform and therefore I am constantly checking for my favourite bloggers to post. This is a problem I have eliminated with the use of Steemify which I just learned about. Also, as a new user I am always catching myself looking at Steemd to see if I have had any change in my voting weight and for the longest time I was always checking my bandwidth to make sure I was safe to post. I think as time goes on and you become a more veteren Steemit user that the shiny object syndrome wears off and it becomes easier to focus. I find I am getting much better as time goes on (Steemify has been huge) but I still find I have a hard time focusing on my Steemit task at hand. For example, I have an article that I want to write today and I will get it done but I get caught up in the reading of posts and checking of various other things. My eyes need to be more open to this. As far as the number of users I follow I have always tried to keep it low. I only follow people who's content I'm genuinely interested in but to be at less than 15 is commitment. Not sure I could keep it that low. Work before fun is a great way to think about it.