Comments on: 8 Ways to Kick Distractions Out Of Your Office

By: Okey

Okey — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:23:19 +0000

WHEN I REALLY NEED TO CONCENTRATE, I WEAR HEADPHONE, SWITSH MY PHONE TO SILLENT MODE, DIVERT ALL NOT RECEIVED CALLS TO VOICE MAIL AND PUT AWAY THE PHONE.

THIS WAY MY DISTRCTIONS ARE DRASTCALLY REDUCED.
I CAN ALWAYS RETURN MY MISSED CALLS LATER. NO OFFENCE!

IT HELPS.

TRY SOME OF THEM.

GET PRODUCTIVE.

By: Marfi

Marfi — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:41:17 +0000

Great tips! Especially those with the alerts, great article!

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Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:30:06 +0000

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By: Mario

Mario — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 03:11:48 +0000

I agree with all of this *if* your job is cranking out cold calls or you’re getting paid by the numbers. Production is everything. But if your work has anything to do with innovation, and collaboration, and ideas (hint: most of us) – then there is real value in the very distractions you’re trying to avoid. The 15-minute “waste of time” conversation with your co-worker has huge value. It may be where the next big idea gets it’s start, where the next great partnership begins, or where the solution to a problem is found. Blow that guy off listening to your MP3 player, and who knows what you missed?

There is value in the mess and distraction of “real” life among people.

By: Angelee

Angelee — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:37:06 +0000

I usually use the headphones. At first, I listened to couple of music then later I forget I’m no longer listening to anything. That would mean I’m concentrating and I’m less distracted.

By: Ciprian

Ciprian — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:07:59 +0000

This is amazing.. i’m definitely going to use all these advices.. i really got distracted a lot from work lately… i’m going to unplug! (and.. yeah… i was a little rude to the people i had to talk to while working)

By: Jason Schwartz

Jason Schwartz — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:31:46 +0000

My entire creative team works in an open space. When we have a bunch of distractions, I let everyone go work where they feel like they can get something done. Yes, sometimes that means leaving the office.

However, I understand that all places are not as open to that, or even have that option. My other suggestion is to keep some music on at a low volume. It helps to drown everything out.

By: arin

arin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:35:21 +0000

i’ve also found that sticking your fingers in your ears and chanting, “i can’t hear you” not only makes people back out of your office, but you can get some much needed time off as well! granted, sometimes permanently, but no matter….

*kidding*

(maybe)

i’m working on the “drop off the grid” thing. otherwise, too many bright shiny interesting things flutter past mah screen and distract me…

By: Pam

Pam — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:56:37 +0000

Ok…I LOVE the scheduling Skype or another system to send you a non-reminder. I’m going to have to make use of that. I know when I have to go to a political showing that really does not need me to be there all night I often have asked a friend to give me the “emergency” phonecall so I can leave appropriately at a respectful hour.

I never thought of using this throughout the day to escape back to work…

Thanks!

By: Jarryd

Jarryd — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:34:06 +0000

I use headphones to keep me focused and distractions away because I have a very open office. The problem is my manager will wave his hands in front of my face to get my attention, even though he can see that I’m busy. It’s usually something that isn’t urgent or important too. /sigh