Starting a new job can be tough. You are still trying to figure out new responsibilities and also trying to navigate office policies and politics as best as you can. It is also tough because you are meeting new colleagues and determining the level of trust among them. You could potentially hold as many as…
We all get distracted sometimes. A noise that catches the ear, a movement captured by peripheral vision, or an instant message that appears on the computer screen – all create distractions that interrupt a person’s concentration. However, if you are getting distracted so frequently at work that you’re unable to complete assigned tasks in a…
There are few things I find more satisfying than crossing off items on my “To Do” List. Of course it’s equally dissatisfying when more items appear on the list than the number I’m able to scratch off. In fact, some weeks I find the To-Do List is the perfect summary of how my week is…
Let me know if this at all sounds familiar? You’re first thought upon waking is the assembly of today’s “To-Do” list and by the time you arrive at work you’re being to feel the twinge of overwhelm. You make an effort to participate in idle conversation with coworkers but other thoughts hold you back. So back…
Take heart – if you often find yourself feeling unable to keep up at work, you’re not alone. Here are six techniques to avoid workplace distractions and interruptions.
