Distraction
How to Manage Your Technology Notifications for a Mindful Workday
Mindfulness at work is possible. Learn how to take control of your technology notifications, instead of allowing them to control you.
05/15/2019
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Mindfulness at work is possible. Learn how to take control of your technology notifications, instead of allowing them to control you.
Although electronic calendars, software, and the internet were supposed to make it easier than ever to schedule meetings, the actual result of these technologies has been that people arrive late, reschedule meetings, or miss them altogether more frequently these days.
Here are just a few of the reasons why I think we are more disorganized, late, and stressed out about our calendar than ever before:
The so-called “desktop metaphor” has been around on personal computers for about 40 years and is still the dominant way of visually organizing information. It was originally designed to emulate a physical desktop on which you put folders, files, and other types of documents and devices.
Regardless of how you feel about computer desktops, they can become cluttered just like a physical desktop, which can be distracting, stress-inducing, and hinder your productivity.
Staying on top of your email inbox can feel like a daunting and never-ending task. Although I don’t have any magic solution to this issue, the tip I’ll share today has helped me cut through the clutter much more efficiently, allowing me to stay focused on real work and thus have much more time during my work day.
Here is my suggestion: Put emails that you receive onto your calendar so that you respond to them at scheduled times.
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