MOTIVATION 336. Create a Bio Deadline Decide on a task to complete. Sit down and don’t move from your spot until you complete the task, not even to use the restroom. You’ll start working faster once you realize you need a bio break. 1 To increase the sense of urgency, drink water while working. 337. Unplug Yourself Unplug your laptop. Stop working when the battery is drained. 338. Show Your Status Create physical status messages for your desk. Use both “away messages” and colors for Available, Busy, and Do Not Disturb. 339. Prevent Distractions Create a list of things that distract you. Think of ways to prevent those distractions2. 1 Speaking of which, I better wrap up this section soon... 2 One study showed the average employee is interrupted every 15 minutes and that it can take up to 20 minutes to get back on task afterwards. See Coping with Distractions. 174