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Managing Your Distractions

This year our homes have become an all-in-one space for living, working and tending to our families. In a word, it's been a lot. Here is some advice on staying productive when you're managing a whirlwind of responsibilities.

Balancing our priorities has become a particular challenge since our homes are doubling as our workspaces. How do you stay focused when your attention is constantly flitting between your job and other distractions (partners, children, domestic duties, etc.)?

managing disruptors

Fortunately, there are some really interesting “disruptors” you can find in this article via Fast Company. If you’re looking to add a jolt to your daily habits and shake things up a little bit, these might be the wake-up call you need this week. On the flipside, if you’re looking for some tips to stay centered and calm down, I would recommend checking out this article on Ladders concerning stress reduction or the helpful “45-minute rule” courtesy of Inc. The good news is that integrating these into your day takes only a few seconds or minimal planning on your part.

Learn how to migrate the discussion away from “features” and beyond “benefits,” putting all the focus on their prospect’s values.

 

Mark Jewell

Mark Jewell

Mark Jewell is the President and co-founder of Selling Energy. He is a subject matter expert, coach, speaker and best-selling author focused on overcoming barriers to implementing projects. Mark teaches other professionals and organizations how to turbocharge their sales success.

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