Disasterous Distractions, Why I Love My iPod
By Michael StelznerDoes it ever seem that this age of communication efficiency has lead to workplace chaos? With disruptive technology like instant messaging, email and cell phones, it IS easy to get in touch with people, YET it is harder for us to get work done!
It doesn’t matter if I am writing white papers or just trying to think. I find it overwhelmingly difficult to concentrate now. I would venture to guess I am not alone. Technology has actually made it harder to get things done!
This was not the case only a few years ago…
Enter my iPod. Now I know why iPods are so darn successful. Not only are the cool, they help tune out distractions so we can actually GET WORK DONE.
I find I get my best work accomplished when I am listening to music AND when I:
- Put my phone on “Do not disturb”
- Turn off my cell phone
- Quit my IM application
- Shut off email
- Avoid temptations to surf blogs
I would love to hear how you keep focused in a world of communication arrows that are aimed straight at your time.
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