How to Avoid the Biggest Workplace Distraction

How to Avoid the Biggest Workplace DistractionSo many hours in a day, but never enough time to get things done or so it seems. In reality, the hours that comprise a workday are often plenty of time to complete your tasks. googletag.cmd.push(function() googletag.display(div-gpt-ad-1467144145037-0) ) According to CareerBuilder, 4 of the top 5 productivity killers at work are tech-based email, texting, Internet surfing, and social media. Little moments here and there of checking your phone or browsing on Twitter can add up to hours of wasted time. Your first step? Take one week to carefully log how you spend each and every moment of your day. Then, add up your non-work-related tech time. You might be surprised at how its eating away from your work day.Next, aim to cut back. Put your phone on silent or Do Not Disturb mode, only allowing emergency contacts to reach you during work hours. Then, divert yourself from the call of social media. When you find yourself loading up facebook inc o r Instagram, walk away. Take a super-quick walk around the office to clear your mind and get back on track. When you sit back down, its back to work you go.Of course, most workplaces do come with a barrage of email you are obligated to tackle. Set aside 10 minutes every hour to do nothing but read, sort, and answer email. Unless its urgent, dont answer or read your email until thenfocus on completing tasks instead.A combination of poor time management and electronic distraction often suck up your time until youre left with a pile of uncompleted work. Figure out where your time is going and transform wasted hours into productivity.Your Top 10 Productivity Killers And How To Fix ThemRead More at Fast Company