The Life Coach for Working Moms Podcast

23 - Managing Daily Interruptions: Strategies for Staying Focused


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It's no wonder we have trouble focusing and getting anything done during the day! The constant stream of emails, text messages, and pings is relentless forcing our days to be more reactive than proactive. But it's unrealistic to think you can just turn off all notifications. For many, being responsive to clients and colleagues is a part of the job. And as parents, being unavailable is too risky. What if your child is sick or there's an emergency? In this episode, Katelyn shares realistic strategies and tips for how to find a balance of focused time for the proactive projects and work that you need to do, while still being responsive to the interruptions that come in throughout the day.

Key Takeaways:

  • 01:14 Different types of interruptions

  • 02:19 The impact interruptions have on your day and how you feel

  • 06:45 A realistic approach to managing interruptions

  • 14:14 Practical tips to help reduce interruptions

  • 17:04 Building a new habit that's less reactive

  • 17:47 Get support with managing your time and interruptions

Resources + Links:

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