Distractions

Christopher Murphy explains how to minimise distractions to focus on getting things done

One of the biggest challenges in business – especially when you’re running a company on top of another job – is finding time to get everything done. Following through on strategic goals requires time and time can often seem in short supply.

Managing distractions is critical if you’re to get everything done that you need to. Unfortunately we live in a world filled with interruptions. Smartphones might be very empowering but they can also be incredibly distracting.

One of the unfortunate by-products of having a computer in your pocket or on your wrist is it can feel as if your mind is being pulled in a thousand directions at once. While useful, notifications, if they’re not controlled, interrupt your flow.