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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1 MIN

Principle #5 to Help You Reduce or Eliminate Distractions

from The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity · host Anne Bachrach

Today we are talking about Principle #5 to Eliminating Distractions which is to remove desktop clutter.  You know what I’m talking about. Magazines you say you're going to read on your lunch break and the picture of your sweetheart taped right to your computer monitor; these items need to be moved out of your immediate and frequent field of vision.  It's OK to have personal items near you; they just shouldn't be right in front of where you look most of the time. Only keep those items on your desk that you are currently working on.  Anything else can cause a distraction and slow you down from getting your work done.  Place only current files needed on your desk or desktop, while the others are filed away until you need them.  If you are a paperless organization, open only one computer file at a time.  Tune in tomorrow for Principle #6 to help you reduce and eliminate distractions from your life. If this applies to you, how will you apply the concept from today?  Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  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 me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  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, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, 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™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  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. 

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Today we are talking about Principle #5 to Eliminating Distractions which is to remove desktop clutter. You know what I’m talking about. Magazines you say you're going to read on your lunch break and the picture of your sweetheart taped right to your computer monitor; these items need to be moved out of your immediate and frequent field of vision. It's OK to have personal items near you; they just shouldn't be right in front of where you look most of the time. Only keep those item...

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