Spot the signs. Feel alone even as you communicate with people all day? That’s a signal technology

Work, e-mail, news, bills...

By Ron Geraci

1. Spot the signs. Feel alone even as you communicate with people all day? That’s a signal technology is dominating your life.

2. Take baby steps. Try being inaccessible for short spurts to see what happens. The world probably won’t implode.

3. Repeat these four words: “I have a choice.” People who say, “My boss wants me to be reachable after 8 p.m.” are likely exaggerating the control others have over them.

4. Set limits. Rein in office e-mail and instant message traffic. Who truly needs 35 daily FYIs on the Henderson case?

5. Give clear instructions. Try an e-mail signature that reads “I answer e-mail at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. If you need a quicker response, please call.”

6. Make a task list. If you’re interrupted, you’ll get back to work faster if you have one.

7. Stick to a schedule. Handle recreational Web surfing and e-mail at set times. Dipping in and out is classic self-interruption.

8. Do a reality check. After five minutes of unplanned surfing, ask yourself, “Should I really be doing this now?”

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MACKENZIE 2010.1 - QUESTÃO 12

The tips given in the text apply to people

a) who are busy showering babies and giving instructions.

b) who never really plan ahead of time or are inaccessible.

c) who tend to exaggerate the amount of information they supply their VIP clients with.

d) who will only admit getting 35 daily FYIs on the Henderson case.

e) who want to learn how to keep from being overwhelmed.

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