EYM ~ Prepare for your Success

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How often are you distracted at work? It's a question that's almost laughable, right? Most of us are distracted several times, if not dozens of times, every day. We get emergency emails and phone calls. We take breaks to browse the Internet. Co-workers walk into our office for a quick chat, or send us amusing instant messages.

1.  A disorganized desk or office can be very distracting. When your work space or work life is disorganized, it can be difficult to think and plan clearly.

• Organize your office and work life ~less distracted – during the day
• Create a Daily Check List or To Do List ~ Be more productive

2.  While email is incredibly useful, it's also one of the biggest work distractions we face. Many of us could spend entire days simply reading and responding to emails.

• Schedule "email" times
• Check and respond to email at "low productivity" times
• Keep your email program closed

3. Instant Messaging can be  productive but also a big Distraction! 

Also, if you find yourself distracted by IM, consider setting specific times during the day for being "online." Then, when you don't want to be contacted, leave it off or set your status to "busy." If people need to contact you, make sure they know your "hours" for IM.

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