Things have felt a little chaotic in the world lately. I can admit that I’ve been distracted, making it difficult to get things done. Distractions come in all shapes and sizes, from the basic buzzing of my phone/watch (which mainly consists of spam calls), to numerous irrelevant emails that overtake the important ones, to the opinions being voiced through every medium about the events happening in our world. The overwhelming nature of news that impacts us and our friends/family/colleagues can leave us feeling down. Can you relate?
Are you staying on track? It is well known that our productivity decreases when we’re distracted or not feeling our best, but we still have obligations to fulfil and goals to move forward. How are you staying on track? Here’s what I’m trying to implement:
· Putting my phone aside (and take off my watch if needed)
· Decide what I will conquer in the next 45 min. I set an alarm and focus on the project at hand. If I think of something else I need to do, I make a quick note and get back to the project.
· When the timer goes off, I can go back to emails or my “to do” list for 10-15 min and then return to the project. Repeat.
I’ve found that once I gain momentum, time flies by and I’ve accomplished more than I expected.
To be an impactful MSL, it is necessary to stay focused to meet expectations whether that is related to your most important KOL’s request, a project for the team, or just doing the necessary administrative tasks. How are you dealing with the distractions you’re facing?