If you want to get more things done – without interruption and detours – I encourage you to do this very simple, yet effective thing. You don’t have to fight against interruptions. I recommend that instead of Fight – you choose Flight (mode)>

I use my smartphone a lot – to record ideas on the voice recorder, to listen to downloaded podcasts, to listen to calming music to help me grab a 20-minute quick rest and recharge, and to use the camera to video interviews or record presentations I am critiquing. Sometimes just to play some of my favourite soothing music while I work or write.

I often want my phone to be on – but not to get interrupted by an incoming call or e-mail.

So when I am in serious work mode (often using the phone – but not wanting to get interrupted) I put it in flight…