Focus

There's been a death in the family. Your marriage is falling apart. Your mother has been diagnosed with cancer. Personal hardships can hit us at any time, and yet, we must carry on and fulfill our work obligations. But how? How do you set aside your personal conflicts and emotions and focus on your job? That's what this program is designed to help you with. We'll talk about dealing with emotions, talking with colleagues and superiors, leaning on your support system, and understanding the benefits that your workplace may provide. We'll also take a look at the importance of planning your work days and using work as an outlet during difficult times.

Your colleagues are having a conversation about the woes of potty training. Sally is listening to thrash metal and filing her nails. Rick is doing a sales call on speakerphone. All in the same room. Meanwhile, you're trying to write a proposal and absolutely cannot concentrate. How do you focus in a noisy work environment? If you're working in cubicles or an open office plan, this can be a real struggle. So in this program, we'll take a look at some tactics to try to help you focus in a loud workplace. We'll go over setting expectations, using headphones, finding a quiet space, working remotely, and more.