#AskPeshev 36: Managing Interruptions and Weekend Habits

#AskPeshev 36: Managing Interruptions and Weekend Habits

April 15, 2020

“The most ideal workflows often form out of constant process documentations and optimizations ”

— Mario Peshev

Productivity inevitably struggles nowadays - with family around, distributed workforces (for teams that still manage to grind through the crisis), and frightening news stories on TV and social media.But, it’s still possible to isolate yourself just a bit and spend an hour in focus mode (multiple times a day).This week, we’re talking about interruptions during business hours, along with some weekend habits that come handy whenever you want to plan your sprint better.Anyway - how’s the “new normal” treating you so far? Let me know and tell me if there’s something I can help with.Mario

Being successful doesn’t mean that you have to be constantly developing new ideas, solving problems and getting things done. Taking a step back periodically can be remarkably important and rewarding. By recharging over the weekend, you’ll be better prepared to perform during the week.So what are some good habits to cultivate?

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