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Post by Jessica Aucoin on May 1, 2014 15:49:30 GMT -6
This video was really relatable. I really enjoy this speaker! Often when I’m doing homework, I will get distracted by random Facebook messages, emails, and my roommate. When I need to do something really important, I will go into the lab in Garrett around 5 or 6 when very few people are there. I have gotten some of my best work done in that lab because, after hours, I feel like it’s a quiet place with few distractions. Like she was saying in the video, I think more employees need to set a time in a quiet space to complete a task but also let others know they are busy so coworkers will not be distracting.
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Post by codylejeune on May 1, 2014 21:56:51 GMT -6
Unnecessary distractions are killer. They have made me procrastinate so much in the past. watching this video and learning to set aside a meeting with myself for an hour while thinking about the different tasks i need to accomplish will help me get my tasks done quickly and effectively.
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Post by racheleperes on May 2, 2014 12:08:41 GMT -6
I thought that this video was one of the better ones. It gave me tips that can even be used right now at this point in my life. Whenever I do homework or work on a project, my phone is always by me and every time it rings or goes off, I immediately look at it and answer it. Often times, once I check my phone, I ignore what I was doing before and get side tracked. Because I get side tracked, I end up getting bored with what I was doing beforehand and just end up stop doing it.
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Post by mwinner123 on May 2, 2014 16:26:10 GMT -6
I'm pretty sure that every person can relate to this idea, especially in our school days. When I am working on a project at work, I often catch myself checking my phone or glancing over to my email, and distracting myself from that initial project. When I do this, I have to take extra time to revisit that project and get back into the mode. This video is informative but also quite simple. Simply put, when you are working on a task or project, give your complete focus to that task without allowing yourself to be distracted by anything around you. By blocking out times of the day specifically for that project, you can ensure that you will not have many distractions or people bothering you throughout the day.
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Post by csimo123 on May 2, 2014 16:41:13 GMT -6
The money amount really shocked me in this video 650 millions companies lost out on because of distractions. Wow! That must be shocking to CEO's who want there companies to perform at the highest levels. This video makes me want to block out time and get things done in a room or other quiet area, but in today's world that is going to be hard. I guess that is why they call it a challenge.
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Post by kourtneyb on May 4, 2014 20:22:15 GMT -6
It is very important to be able to buckle down and accomplish a given task, however being that i have ADHD this is easier said than done for me. I personally love distractions it givens me a reason to get out of my seat or to focus to something else. Many times i will do 10 other tasks opposed to the 1 that must be accomplished. Mentally I feel I am still being productive however I spend my time on things that often have no deadline in sight opposed to the one quickly approaching.
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Post by brettstirling on May 4, 2014 22:35:37 GMT -6
Another time management video. Yes distractions do cost money, time costs money. The best thing to do is to find the best solution for cutting out distractions whichever way that may be. Time blocking certainly seems to work, IF the situation allows. Sometimes you can't just say "no interruptions from now till this time," work environments don't always work out this way. I am guilty of all the distractions ever known to distract me from my work and I have great success turning of my internet, again, when the situation allows. My biggest struggle is staying focused in the 15 minutes it takes to dedicate myself to a task. Someday I hope to be able to work through this effectively.
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Post by ashleysegalla on May 5, 2014 9:14:28 GMT -6
The most important decision that you can make is what you will pay attention to or what you will ignore. If you have too many distractions like cell phones ringing, then you could cost your business money. Your brain needs at least 15 minutes to get in the zone. You should use time blocking to make sure this happens. You should block out an hour long meetings with yourself to go somewhere quiet and get work done. It works best if you have a task that requires deep thinking. Time blocking can be used to manage time that would otherwise be taken by distractions. I can use this in my classes now. I have a lot of different projects to do on top of work, so sometimes I need a break to focus on my school work with no distractions.
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Post by jsherman on May 5, 2014 21:05:45 GMT -6
Here her face goes again. Anyway, she had some valid points of course. Somethings do just need to to avoided because they are a waste of time, we just as a working people need to learn how to say "No". Time blocking is something new that I have recently heard of and seems like a good concept as well. Somethings are just easier said then done. However, if you really have that will power and dedication, the concept may work for you.
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Post by robertnicholson on May 6, 2014 11:43:06 GMT -6
Having elegant leadership in a business is a good quality to have. In some situations, simplicity is best. As May said, try starting off with doing one thing that your employees would like you stop doing and then doing something that your competitors would hate for you to stop doing. Take the complicated things out and add things that will make your life and the life of other easier.
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Post by jjohnson on May 6, 2014 19:09:07 GMT -6
I really enjoyed this video. It had great advice, as the videos with this lady usually do. I like the idea of setting time aside so that you can focus only on your work. It’s not dishonest because you are working on a task for your company/organization. I’m sure if I would mark on a calendar that I am in a meeting, because I really am not. Instead, I would say something like “Self-consulting” or “Work-related tasks”. All in all, this video was really helpful.
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Post by jimmykotter on May 6, 2014 21:33:02 GMT -6
i always find it very productive to remove myself from the comfort of my home. one of the most productive study habits include going to pj's and spend a solid hour before i reward myself with a break. i usually have a little bit of trouble getting into the work but once i do its smooth sailing.
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Post by nataliedodds on May 7, 2014 16:12:23 GMT -6
I get distracted very easily! I have to be by myself in a quiet environment to concentrate completely. Even when i am in a desirable environment, my mind will just wonder off to Natalie land and waste productive time. This week and next week are going to be crazy with projects and tests so I wrote my goals on my calendar everyday until I'm finished. I may not get to them all the day I had proposed, but at least I know what I have to do for the next day as well.
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Post by asanchez on May 7, 2014 21:03:41 GMT -6
Again I don't know if I agree with this woman. She's basically saying we can't multitask because we have to focus on one thing at a time. I think in a high pressure business environment you need to be able to do more than one thing at a time. If you can't reply to an email while working on something else, then maybe a high pressure business isn't for you. Time blocking sounds like a novel idea but not really an applicable thing.
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Post by brittanycompton on May 7, 2014 21:04:25 GMT -6
I think this video is great for managing your time. It is very important especially in busy careers that you block out time for your self to focus on what you need to do. There are so many things that can distract you nowadays. I need to use this time blocking skill for myself in order to get certain task in order and done. I actually know a few people that I work with who should watch this video.
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