Digital distractions are everywhere stealing away our precious time and attention with each ping, buzz, and notification. On average it takes 23 minutes and 15 seconds for someone to get back on task once interrupted. Many of us blame ourselves for our inability to ignore or resist the temptation of our devices and never-ending timelines, but unfortunately…
With the rise of the technology-enabled workplace, digital distractions pose novel challenges for executives and managers. Digital devices make it easier for employees to communicate, share ideas, and stay on task even when they’re out of town, but the distractions that accompany these devices cost companies significant time and money.
A new year can be enough to bring out the amped-up SoulCycle instructor in all of us. There’s a sense of urgency to rewrite the stories we tell ourselves, about ourselves. Even if you aren’t a huge fan of resolutions, the prospect of a new year still holds a wealth of possibilities waiting to be…
If reaching your business and writing goals is a journey, setting them is only the first step. To continue along the path and ultimately reach your destination, you must measure your progress along the way. But how? Consider for a moment how you might track your advancement along a physical route. You may look for…
Many of us don’t achieve our goals. But that’s not because we’re failures. It could be that we just don’t understand how to set goals in the first place. If you want to make your new goals stick, you’ve got to use the right words to state them. Set SMART Goals You may have heard of…
By now you’re probably aware that technology can have a negative impact on your health. You’ve likely also experienced the stress and inability to focus that comes along with our noisy digital lives. Even when we know we’re spending too much time online or on our phones, the thought of cutting out these technologies can…
Today’s guest post is written by Curt Steinhorst, best-selling author of “Can I Have Your Attention?”, and founder of Focuswise. He travels the globe working with organizations to reduce distraction and improve communication—to help put the “work” back in the workplace. Focus is a team sport Last month, we established an important truth: productivity is…
Have it all, be it all, and do it all. When it comes to work, sometimes it can seem like the only path to success. You find yourself putting in more hours, downloading cool new apps, and doing your best to keep up with social media. Does this sound familiar? The risk of burnout is…