Introduction: attention deficit trait the growing workplace problem
Part 1 the six most common distractions at work-and how to overcome them
1. screen sucking: how to control your electronics so they don't control you 19
2. multitasking how to say no when you have more to do than time to do it 39
3. idea hopping: how to finish what you start 57
4. worrying how to turn toxic worry into problem solving 79
5. playing the hero: how to stop fixing everyone's problems-except your own 97
6. dropping the ball how to stop underachieving at work 119
Part 2 training your attention how to manage and maintain your ability to focus
7. flexible focus creating the optimal state for excellence 135
8. harnessing the power of the body 155
9. harnessing the power of the mind 171
10. harnessing the power of the human connection 179
11. harnessing the power of emotion 189
12. harnessing the power of structure 205
13. distracted no more 217
Appendix a word about ADHD and medications 227
notes 233
index 239
acknowledgments 249
about the author 251