How to remove distractions

Description

The modern office is full of distractions. When we don’t block out the noise that keeps us from applying our focus where it’s truly needed, we drastically limit our productive capacity. What strategies can we use to remove distractions from our environment and take control of our time?

Summary

Today's work environment gets busy!  Not only are we concerned with the myriad tasks on our schedule, but we’re also pulled to deal with outside problems - questions, unexpected emergencies, and more. Compounding these interruptions are emails, phone calls, social media and text messages.

These are all important, but when they’re allowed to compete for your attention, they become distractions from your real priorities. To use your time efficiently, you need strategies for reducing distractibility and increasing your focus. Additionally, you need to remove altogether distractions that don’t further any of your goals. It’s not complicated. It just takes a commitment to the right practices.