21st July 2011
Day 21
We cannot manage time as we have no `control' over time. But we should control the `productivity' of time by turning maximum quantifiable output within the time available.
Our time will be fragmented and dissipated by interruptions. We will take much more time to complete the task than what is required. Time is precious and should not be wasted on interruptions. Interruptions cannot be eliminated all together. A perfectly normal day will be full of interruptions like telephone calls, drop in visitors, meetings, people etc. If you are not at all disturbed, it means that you are not required.
We should manage the interruptions and keep them short by studying the nature of interruptions and work out a strategy. One way of doing it is to have an `interruptions log', in which you meticulously note down every interruption and study them to know who and what interrupted you and how long. Then we will know why we were interrupted. After this homework, we can work out a strategy to deal with that interruption which takes away a lot of your time.
Try this from today!
N C Sridharan
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