1. Avoid Interruptions: I know, this is like saying put yourself in a sound proof room and lock the door and throw away the key. Life is full of distractions and interruptions. Create a plan to deal with them. Turn off the ding that announces new e-mail. Turn off your phone. Close the door. Post a sign that says “Working Hard – Please Come Back Later.” Or make it a policy to open your door when you do have time to be approached and then let everyone know of this new policy.
2. Schedule Time: that means schedule a time to answer e-mails and return phone calls. Schedule a time to meet with clients or co-workers. If you are working at home, you will need to schedule time with your family. Let them know when that is and the stick to it. Let everyone know that you are doing. That way, they can respect your time.
3. Plan Breaks: Everyone needs a break and scheduling them is the best way to make them happen. You can schedule a break as a reward for finishing something. You can schedule breaks every hour. Many experts recommend a 10 minute break every hour. Get up and stretch, take some deep breaths, drink some water. You will be revived and ready to attack the next task.
4. Know That Your Approach Is The Best For You: In other words, appreciate your plan, accept that it is not right for everyone else, and allow yourself to persevere in your style. Let others know what you are doing and why so that they can respect your time. They may even start their own plan!
5. Stick To Your Plan: Once you come up with your plan for accomplishing as much as you intend, stick with it. Do not let the opinion of others change you. Spontaneity is important, but do not let it take you away from your plan.
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