Managing Interruptions
Take control of your digital environment by customizing notifications on your devices.
What is notification management?
What strategy involves dedicating specific blocks of time to different tasks or types of work?
What is the Time Blocking Method?
Break down tasks into more manageable parts and set achievable goals.
What are set realistic and flexible goals?
Reduces productivity by up to 40%
What is a multitasking myth?
Decreased productivity, increased errors, and loss of motivation.
What are the impacts of over-commitment?
Designate specific times of the day for checking and responding to emails and messages.
What are structured communication windows?
Before transitioning from one task to another, take a few minutes to mentally prepare for the switch.
What is Mental Preparation & Visualization?
Focus on the process and growth rather than the perfect outcome.
What is embracing a growth mindset?
Improves learning and retention
What is a benefit of monotasking?
Taking on volunteering for additional roles and saying yes to every request.
What are examples of overcommitment?
Delegate tasks appropriately and empower team members to handle certain responsibilities independently.
What is delegate and empower?
Create a physical environment that signals to others when you're not to be disturbed.
What are physical workspace adjustments?
Learn to prioritize tasks based on their actual importance and deadlines.
What are prioritize Tasks and accept 'Good Enough'?
Schedule blocks in advance.
What is creating focused time blocks for deep or focused work?
Assess tasks based on their importance and urgency.
What is ruthless prioritizing? OR What is a strategy for avoiding overcommitment?