External Interruptions Strategy
To summarize, you need to be aware of the type and amount of external interruptions. You do that by tracking every interruption with a dash and writing down the title of the requested activity.
The strategy for handling external interruptions is a four-stage one:
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Inform: “I’m in the middle of something.”
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Negotiate: “Is it OK if I come back to you on Friday?”
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Schedule: Write down the title of the activity and later plan it for a future Pomodoro.
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Call back: Call back as you have promised; otherwise, you will not be entrusted with this responsibility anymore.
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