Multitasking doesn’t work – to really get things done, you need focus. I teach a technique called the “Power Hour” where you remove all distractions and work on your most important project for one hour.

Here is a checklist to help you reduce distractions for better focus.

email program closed and no notifications to run

telephone ringer turned off

mobile phone/devices turned off

Skype or other instant messaging programs closed

Facebook, Twitter and any other social media closed

all browser tabs and software programs closed except for the ones you need to work on the project

remove all other paper and items from your desk except for what is needed to work on the project

staff/coworkers told to not interrupt you for the next hour

door closed if you have one

Here is an Evernote checklist  version so you can tick off items.