Tips and Tricks for staying focused through interruptions

From LVN Women's Initiative Network (WIN)

• Master class “Make yourself in-distractable”

• Time block your calendar

• Make time on Sunday evenings or Monday mornings to go through the calendar

• Get the kids to do chores to lessen your load

• Communicate with your boss and coworkers, get allies who understand the working parents’ schedule challenges

• Time Boxing – Schedule focus time first thing in the morning

• Implement ‘Focus Friday’ with your team – schedule no meetings

• Tie financial incentives to chores for your children; teach kids to be more independent (make their own lunches, take out trash, empty dishwasher, etc.)

• If allowed, work nine (9) hour days and take every other Friday off

• Hold a family meeting twice a month; run the family like a business and get the kids participation (Google spreadsheet)

• Practice what you preach with your team

• Stop multitasking and be present

• Set appropriate boundaries

• Use time-saving services – like Instacart!

We hope you find these tips and tricks useful to you. All LVN members are welcome to join upcoming WIN events.