Interruptions and Distractions Can be Costly!

Most of us intend to be efficient, but few of us actually are because we allow distractions to break our focus. When you are working on something that you have listed on your calendar, you want to focus on that activity and that activity only. That means ignoring (at least for the time being) the blinking message light on your phone, the beep from your email inbox, or whatever else might distract you. Interruptions can be costly! When someone calls for you and your assistant puts the call through because they ask for you, is that a distraction? Yes! Your calendar should allow you time to return phone calls or emails, but at specific times. Have your assistant screen calls and take messages and schedules phone appointments when needed. If you do not have an assistant, simply record an outgoing message that specifies what times during the day you return messages. Email can be one of the largest distractions and checking it first thing in the morning can detract your focus. Instead of checking it first thing, schedule 2-3 times per day where you check your email for a specific amount of time. Reviewing your email first thing in the morning can be a distraction to honoring your calendar and doing the things most important that have already been scheduled on your calendar.  Do you find yourself constantly procrastinating, even though you know you have important tasks to complete? It's easy to get overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list and lose focus on what really matters. But it doesn't have to be this way. My comprehensive Guide to Stopping Procrastination is designed to equip you with the necessary tools to overcome procrastination and achieve your goals in a timely manner. Don't let procrastination hold you back any longer. Download my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination and start creating your ideal business and ideal life today. Simply go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/stop-procrastination to get started.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/ and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries, or by going to https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™ If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you.