In the current work environment of open plan designs, constant emails and phone calls, it is nearly impossible to stay focused.\u00a0 Interruptions reduce our productivity and performance levels and affects our ability to stay focused on our work.<\/p>\n
Below are a few simple suggestions to help you reduce interruptions.<\/p>\n
<\/strong><\/p>\n Turn off notifications<\/strong><\/p>\n Turn off all your notifications on your email and phone and schedule a few times per day to check your inbox and phone messages (of course this will depend on your role).\u00a0 It is almost impossible to focus 100% when you are constantly receiving text messages, voice calls and emails.\u00a0<\/p>\n It will take a lot of will power to stay focused but the benefits of only checking a few times per day are enormous.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Schedule regular catch-up\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n Schedule regular catch-up\u2019s with people you need to speak to on a regular basis.\u00a0 Instead of having them approach you every 10 minutes with questions or updates, request they keep a list of all the items they need to discuss with you. You will have to do the same of course. You will soon realise that most of the issues are not urgent or can be resolved without any input from anyone else.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Create space for quality time<\/strong><\/p>\n It is important to create a space to allow you to be 100% focused. Below are a few suggestions:<\/p>\n