{"id":1737,"date":"2020-06-24T22:21:16","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T22:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.onlinesalespro.com\/?p=1737"},"modified":"2020-09-12T09:15:45","modified_gmt":"2020-09-12T09:15:45","slug":"distractions-at-work-make-it-hard-to-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinesalespro.com\/blog\/distractions-at-work-make-it-hard-to-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"Distractions at Work Make It Hard to Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Distractions often keep people from having productive and satisfying days at work.&nbsp; One study, the result of interviews, revealed that most people admit to losing 2 to 3 hours a day, thanks to distractions.&nbsp; Worse yet, another study indicated that no one really starts work until May each year, because the earlier months are lost due to a lack of focus and distractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too often we let a distraction stop what we are doing.&nbsp; We lose time on the task then.&nbsp; Also, getting started up again takes extra time, just to get back to where you were.&nbsp; Some interruptions are legitimate, like a quick consultation with the boss.&nbsp; Others, though, are nowhere near as important as the abandoned task.&nbsp; What can be done about the most common distractions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Taking Breaks<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you consider that any time taken off task is a break, you\u2019ll realize how many \u201cbreaks\u201d people take.&nbsp; Unless you drink nothing at your desk, there will always be a few bathroom breaks throughout the day.&nbsp; Other breaks?&nbsp; A phone call.&nbsp; A private email.&nbsp; A cigarette. A snack or a soda.&nbsp; These are all ways that work is interrupted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can this distraction be avoided?&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.onlinesalespro.com\/whatever-im-late-anyway\/\">Plan your breaks<\/a>.&nbsp; Give yourself a solid two hours on task and then take a 15-minute breather.&nbsp; Get those distractions all taken care of during that time.&nbsp; <em>By scheduling your distractions, you\u2019ll have better focus and get more done.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Chatting with Co-Workers<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This habit is hard to break.&nbsp; On their way to somewhere else, people will stop at your desk for a few minutes.&nbsp; Perhaps they\u2019ve brought a snippet of the latest gossip.&nbsp; Or maybe they want to ask for your opinion of so-and-so\u2019s latest hairdo.&nbsp; No matter the topic, this chat has broken your concentration.&nbsp; Plus, there may be more than one person who frequents your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can this distraction be avoided?&nbsp; If you have a door, close it.&nbsp; If not, when a person comes by, make a gesture with the palm of your hand and ask if you can talk some time later.&nbsp; Say you are in the thick of something.&nbsp; <em>By discouraging chit-chat, you\u2019ll have better focus and get more done.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Surfing the Net<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perhaps you are looking at an article for work on the Internet.&nbsp; After you\u2019ve skimmed it, you may check out something else, quite unrelated.&nbsp; How is the stock market doing today?&nbsp; Are there any coupons worth printing out for the local grocery store?&nbsp; Is that \u201866 Mustang convertible still for sale?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can this distraction be avoided?&nbsp; Supervise yourself.&nbsp; You are not being paid to do personal research.&nbsp; Resist the urge to check on this or that.&nbsp; Remind yourself of matters at work that are more pressing.&nbsp; Check things out during a scheduled break.&nbsp; <em>By avoiding this temptation, you\u2019ll have better focus and get more done.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Managing the Kids<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now this is a tough one.&nbsp; Because of the pandemic, many are working from home.&nbsp; If your children know you are in the house, even if someone else is watching over them, you\u2019re bound to be interrupted.&nbsp; It\u2019s quite a challenge to manage their needs and your work requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can this distraction be avoided?&nbsp; Perhaps you have a relative who can take the reins during your work day.&nbsp; Maybe you and your partner can take turns with the kids, so that you each can get some work completed.&nbsp; Or it might be that you\u2019ll need to do some work in the evenings after everyone else is sound asleep.&nbsp; <em>By getting help with the children, you\u2019ll have better focus and get more done.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reading Email or Texts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless your computer or your phone is muted, you know when someone is reaching out.&nbsp; That tell-tale sound makes your focus slip, and your curiosity may win out.&nbsp; Most of these messages are not time-critical, but somehow our mind tricks us into thinking so.&nbsp; People are not expecting an immediate response or result.&nbsp; Going back and forth from task to message and back again gives you a sense of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.onlinesalespro.com\/being-mindful\/\">frenzied busyness<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can this distraction be avoided?&nbsp; Use that mute option on both your computer and your phone.&nbsp; Set aside time later to catch up on that prattle.&nbsp; Check your email or voice mail only once or twice a day.&nbsp; Take your computer offline, and allow messages to accumulate to be read later.&nbsp; <em>By delaying your responses, you\u2019ll have better focus and get more done.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sharpening the Focus<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to revenue, interruptions can be costly.&nbsp; You want business to go on as usual without distractions.&nbsp; That may very well be humanly impossible.&nbsp; So what can you do?&nbsp; Use an app that covers for you when you are indisposed. <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinesalespro.com\/signup\">Online Sales Pro<\/a> (OSP) is just what you need! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.onlinesalespro.com\/whats-the-big-deal-about-crm-software\/\">Customer Resource Management<\/a> (CRM) tool works when you are not.&nbsp; OSP keeps you in touch with your leads and your customers.&nbsp; Someone signs up to learn more?&nbsp; Let OSP send out an immediate response.&nbsp; OSP will then send you a push notification that you\u2019ve got a new lead, and you can plan when you will reach out to that person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online Sales Pro helps your business continue even if you may be distracted.&nbsp; Sign up with <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinesalespro.com\/signup\">OSP<\/a> so that you can take a well-deserved break.&nbsp; Use this web and mobile app to respond to others when you are not available. 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