Remove Distractions

Our behaviour can be shaped by things we are unaware of.

For example, when we try to focus on our work, it's easy to wander off track with distractions such as checking social media or answering emails. Suspending Facebook accounts or deleting apps from your phone can help to reduce th...

Notifications, phone calls, and noise in the office can make it much harder to get through your to-do list quickly.

Remove those temptations by physically removing stuff like notifications, turning your phone on airplane mode, or even putting your phone in your bag. And if you...

• Use Headphones: Coworkers will think you can’t hear them and the barrier to interrupt you is much higher
• Work Remotely: start by asking for a half-day, preferably mornings
• Email: treat email as a to-do and schedule it in your calendar twice per day