e-briefing

I don't focus on what I'm up against.
I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest. 
Venus Williams
 

Time and again surveys (see article) show that being distracted by each new email as it arrives adds up to 20 minutes to the time it takes to finish the task on which we were originally working.  The alternative is to switch off all those 'new email' alerts - from the flashing box to the really distracting ping.

In recent workshops, everyone cites the need to see emails from really key clients/people as the major deterrent to changing our email behaviour.  

Well there is one easy way to overcome this, set a rule which allows emails only from those crucial senders to gain our instant attention.  Click here to see how.

Another way to stop being distracted - especially in meetings - is to power down all digital devices and switch to using a different medium such as pen and paper.  Click here to read more about how this helps improve performance and creativity. 

How do you stop yourself being distracted either when doing desk work or in meetings?  There is a free copy of ‘Taking Control of Your Inbox’ for the best response.