A LITTLE DISTRACTION THIS ONE SMALL THING IS KILLING YOUR PRODUCTIVITY
Distractions in your workplace destroy your productivity, regardless of where you actually work. But here’s the kicker: some distractions don’t always register as distractions because they’re often minor, like a knock at the door or a conversation you can hear from two cubicles over. However, even when a distraction doesn’t feel like a distraction, it still kills your productivity. But one distraction in particular can absolutely ruin productivity. It isn’t as obvious as an unexpected phone call or a meeting that could have been an email. It’s a small, normal part of our everyday lives: the notification . We get notifications on our phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, and even our smartwatches. Notifications are everywhere, and we’re conditioned to accept them. Take email, for example. You’re likely in the habit of checking email periodically — or whenever you get a notification. It can feel natural to quickly check your email and then get back to what you were doing. Except that never happens. When an email, text, or other random notification distracts you, it completely diverts attention away from what you were doing. If it’s spam, you may delete the email. Or, if you need to respond, it might take a few minutes or more. You may spend anywhere
between 20 seconds to 20 minutes on any given email.
However, this isn’t where time is lost. If you’re responding to a customer email, for instance, that is part of your productivity. The time is lost when you attempt to get back to what you were doing before checking your notifications.
A University of California, Irvine study found that it takes an average of 23 minutes to get back to your task after every distraction, not just email. Over the course of a day, that adds up to a significant amount of wasted time. How do you overcome this? Your best bet is to turn off notifications. Most devices let you customize your notifications so you can turn them off during working hours. Here’s another quick tip: Set aside time during the day to check emails, texts, and other messages. You will significantly reduce the amount of time spent trying to refocus on the important tasks at hand.
HAPPY 3-YEARWORKIVERSARY, ROSIE! 7 Sweet Messages for Our Amazing Litigation Paralegal We can’t believe that Rosie Melendez,
“You are my root, my foundation of happiness. You’re the love of my life, and I can’t imagine my life without you.” –Orlando, Rosie’s husband “I am so lucky to have a mom like you. I am thankful for your unconditional love and patience. I love you with all my heart.” –Evelyn, Rosie’s daughter “You never hesitate to help those around you when they need it.” –Cristina, BLF paralegal “My daughter, you are my pride. You have become a strong, kind, considerate, and loving person. I am so proud, and I love you with all my heart.” –Rosie’s dad “I could not imagine a BLF team without you on it. From the moment you joined this team, you have been an integral part of its success and future. You are one of the
hardest working people I have ever met. You never stop trying to be greater than the day before! Every person who has a chance to speak with you can feel instantly that you care about everything — the person, the details, and the big picture. I am forever grateful for what you contribute to our BLF family.” –Ashley, BLF trial lawyer “It feels like you’ve been our firm’s anchor forever. You’re steadfast, reliable, and dependable — three attributes often missing in today’s world. When you talk, people listen, and not because you’re the loudest voice in the room but because your hard work demands respect. You inspire all of us with your passion for the people we represent!” –Russell, BLF founder and trial lawyer
our litigation paralegal, has already been with us for three years! She’s an absolute rock
star and the backbone of the BLF team. Here are just a few of the sweet messages that Rosie’s families (the one at our firm, and the one she has at home) sent her on her special day. “You have built as solid a foundation at home for yourself and your family, as you have done with us and our clients here at the firm. We trust you, value you, and love you. We would not be where we are without you. The world needs more Rosies!” –Desi, BLF communication specialist
We love you, Rosie! Congratulations on three years!
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