How many times do you seem to get caught up in other people's emergencies?

From the Declutter blog is a time management tip from Meadow DeVor.



Many times we seem to get caught up in other people's problems that take time away from what we need to do. It also seems to be the same people every time that cannot handle their own problems.

This seems to be especially true if you work from home. People assume your home so you can help with their problem after all if you work from home you are not actually working or anything. However, I have found that even if you are in your own office or retail store there are those who will come to you and dump all their problems on you.

While you do not want to upset the people you care about, you must make it clear that during certain hours you are working and cannot be disturbed.