Brain Bites – Managing Interruptions and Procrastination

Topics covered include: 

• Differentiating between interactions and distractions 
• Describing how work focus styles and the work environment affect responses to interruptions 
• Applying strategies to minimize interruptions and improve productivity in a remote work environment 
• Discussing and applying methods to reduce notification interruptions 
• Discussing and applying methods to decrease interruptions from people 
• Using a simple question checklist to decide if interrupting someone is warranted
• Applying simple methods to reduce the impact of interruptions on your time and productivity 
• Explaining the Pomodoro technique 
• Identifying reasons why people procrastinate 
• Defining comfortable misery, as it relates to procrastination 
• Applying a 3-step process to move forward on overwhelming projects