How many interruptions do you go through every day? By the end of the day, you are exhausted from the interruptions.
Are they a necessary evil of life today?
Yes and No. Some interruptions are important and pleasure to handle, others a pain in the neck and a sheer waste of time. How you handle and navigate through interruptions can significantly impact your overall productivity.
One way to do it is to not take any interruptions until noon, leaving your afternoon for interruptions. If this is not possible, then carve out some uninterrupted time during the day – maybe an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon. This way you get a chance to reflect on what is going on around you in terms of priorities, fire-fighting and overall effectiveness of your energy.
Your time is your life and the most valuable asset you have. You want to expend it by design and not by accident.
How about you? Do you allow interruptions to rule your life?