Dealing with Distractions

Being productive and in control of your day

How do you ever get things done when you’re constantly interrupted and surrounded by distractions? This video shows how to implement simple practical ideas to focus attention on your priority tasks, without getting side-tracked.

Summary of learning messages

• You cannot multitask
  Decide on your priorities and concentrate on one task at a time

• Use technology to help you manage distractions
  Prevent interruptions from email, mobile messages and Teams calls

• Take control of what you do and when
  Choosing how to use your time is empowering and gives you a sense of achievement.

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• Prioritising tasks
• Productivity and performance
• Wellbeing

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