Distractions are everywhere.

Little interruptions - like email, Slack messages, notifications - these distractions get us out of our flow.

And brain studies show that it takes the brain 30-45 minutes to get back into the groove after a distraction.

In this episode, I'll share how you can get rid of distractions, take back your time and increase your productivity

Show notes:

[00:55 ] We thought we are productive

• I thought I was productive until I did a time audit.


• I realized that I am wasting a tremendous amount of time.


• We can't get work done at work so it hounds us all the way home.
  
  

[02:05 ] The power of distractions

• Small situations can even get you out of your groove.


• Brain studies show that it takes the brain 30-45 minutes to get back into the groove after a distraction.


• We need to stay in the groove because it's where we do our best work.
  
  

[03:00 ] How I get rid of distractions?

• Put your phone into airplane mode or just turn it off.


• I use Pomodoro method where I give myself 25 minutes for work and 5 minutes for break


• Continuous use of Pomodoro method shows increase in productivity.
  
  

[05:37 ] Action step

• Block of 2 hours off your calendar.


• In my "smash time", I smash my task list.


• Make it holy. Commit to it and get stuff done.

Resources Mentioned

• It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried

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