If you count the number of
disruptions and distractions you have in a single day… it’s overwhelming! With emails, texts, endless pings, rings and
vibrations…the concept of being able to just sit down and focus exclusively on
one task is an inconceivable luxury!
We tell ourselves we need
to stay connected in order to be productive and efficient. And were proud of
our abilities to multi-task… but we need to swap multi-tasking for
mindfulness! By taking
intentional periods away from technology and being able to focus in an absorbed
way on a task were doing…we actually connect with our work, with each other and
with high-quality, creative thinking!
You don’t
have to go totally “off the grid”! Just
start building in small “notification-free” periods! Start with 10
minutes then, as needed stretch the time that you’ll be laser focused. You’ll be surprised with the quantity and
quality of work you’ll complete! Your productivity will increase,
communications will be more effective and you’ll feel more satisfied at the end
of the day!
Think about
these ideas:
Embrace the
“Do Not Disturb” philosophy! Turn off the notifications on your
smartphones and computers for a time to realize improved productivity and
really get things done! Allow yourself
to focus
uninterrupted!
Communicate
your plan to others. Let your teams know what you’re doing to
achieve better productivity! When they
see the results, they’ll adapt this time management skill for improved
productivity and effectiveness to attain their own results!
Set goals for
these focused sprints! Decide on a couple of tasks you want to
accomplish beforehand. This will ensure
that you’ll stay focused on your most important work without wasting time
prioritizing!
And…Remember
to establish these ideas in your personal arenas! They work!
One of the most successful
HorsePower Programs this year has been “Fueling Sustainable Productivity with
HorsePower’s Energy Elements”! Give
me a call and let’s talk about utilizing the four Energy Elements in both your
personal and professional arenas!
Take care and remember to
…
Ride Every
Stride…with HorsePower!
Betti
Last week I had the
opportunity to be on the VoiceAmerica
Empowerment Channel as the guest on the Alise Cortez Radio Show “Working
on Purpose”!
