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Learn how to stay focused despite interruptions and how to regain focus quickly after an interruption.Are you struggling to get through your task list? Are you constantly being interrupted by people and notifications? In this Bigger Brains course, you will learn the types and sources of interruptions, strategies for limiting diverse types of interruptions, and how work focus styles and work environments affect responses to interruptions. You'll also learn helpful ways to communicate your availability and "do not disturb time" to coworkers and family members. And you'll learn how you can avoid interrupting others unnecessarily.Finally, you'll learn tips for overcoming procrastination and practical steps for how to begin and complete a project you've been putting off. By using this process, you'll be able to overcome procrastination and move forward productively!Topics covered include:Differentiating between interactions and distractionsDescribing how work focus styles and the work environment affect responses to interruptionsApplying strategies to minimize interruptions and improve productivity in a remote work environmentDiscussing and applying methods to reduce notification interruptionsDiscussing and applying methods to decrease interruptions from peopleUsing a simple question checklist to decide if interrupting someone is warrantedApplying simple methods to reduce the impact of interruptions on your time and productivityExplaining the Pomodoro techniqueIdentifying reasons why people procrastinateDefining comfortable misery, as it relates to procrastinationApplying a 3-step process to move forward on overwhelming projectsIf you want to learn how to stop unnecessary interruptions, reduce the impact of necessary interruptions, and reduce the frequency of procrastination, this course is for you!Enjoy high-quality HD content in the "Uniquely Engaging"TM Bigger Brains style with Brain Bites! Brain Bites micro-learning courses are information-rich and convey important topics with an engaging mix of video and graphics. With short video lessons, Brain Bites provide the perfect tool to educate today's busy workforce.

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