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What are some good ways to overcome workplace distractions?

I don't want to have to resort to earplugs or blinders to stay focused. What are your best tips for not getting distracted in the workplace?

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Barry Zweibel
Executive Coaching | Leadership Development | Career Acceleration, LeadershipTraction
Posted on Jan. 19, 2011
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One of the best antidotes for workplace distractions is working on meaningful work. So go ask your boss for a new assignment that really resonates for you.

Special Secret: To maximize the chances of getting a project that really 'works' for you, tell your boss the point of your request and ask him/her to give you some options to choose from. Keep asking "What else you got?!" until you recognize a winner. If nothing strikes your fancy, recommend some *other* things you could to do and how they'd further the boss' stated goals/objectives/priorities for the year. No doubt you'll be able to agree on something that captures your interest for a period of time.

Then dig in and enjoy!

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