Making Your Time Count!

Time Waster # 2 - Phone Calls

You don’t have to answer every time it rings.

If you have blocked a certain time for working on a task do not let phone calls interrupt your momentum. While you may feel that you need always be ‘on-call’ the truth is that you are loosing productivity by permitting continual interruptions to your work flow.

If you must answer the call and the person can wait ask them for a time when you can call back and discuss the issue. Not only will you set boundaries with your time but you can be prepared to deal with the call without other distractions.

To avoid wasting time with phone calls try the following:

1. Turn off your phone for two hours while you complete your task. If that is too much then do it for one hour or 30 minutes.
2. Ask that your calls be held for the allotted time (making exceptions for those who need it – like your boss).
3. If you answer tell the person you are in the middle of a task so you need to schedule a return call later that day. Decide who will make the return call and when.

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