Constantly on Your Phone

To focus on your work, do not allow intermittent phone calls. Rather request your colleagues to take messages.

Once you're done with your work, return earlier calls.  Ask them about their concerns, take notes and confirm that you are attending to their requests.

Pretty sadly, you must put down the phone in your hands now to focus on your tasks. Phone is an unfathomably strong distraction. Put it aside.You could throw it out of your window if you can afford the phone.

• Walk to a co-workers desk to speak with them instead of sending an email.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Park your car a few blocks away from your work entrance.
• Take the "scenic" route to your...