Today we’ll tackle how to handle the inevitable interruptions of life. Plus, we’ll be sharing what’s working for us lately when it comes to time management. If you want the opposite of junk mail (treasure mail) in your inbox, make sure you're subscribed to Around the Table Weekly! What you'll hear: How to navigate interruptions in personal and professional life The positive side of interruptions Why we have no excuse to be “interrupted” by social media The beauty in scheduling phone calls How great our boundaries are…except with each other. How learning to handle interruptions shapes character Can I quote you on that? “What’s at stake for giving in to interruptions? My sanity.” Maggie “I’m either completely distracted or hyper focused, and there’s very little middle ground.” Maggie “It’s not so much what the interruptions do in the moment, it’s the residual effects they have.” Maggie “You gotta turn off the dang notifications.” Jacey “Women are trained to believe that likeability is crucial.” Jacey “The idea of a ‘pleasant surprise’ sounds like an oxymoron to me.” Maggie Links: Our sponsor this week is Prep Dish, the company that helps you shop once, prep once, and enjoy healthy, stress-free meals all week! Start your free two week trial today. Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Bullet journal: the analog system for the digital age How to bullet journal {The Lazy Genius} Thoughts, questions, comments? Find Around the Table on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or leave a comment below. Maggie on Instagram, Twitter, and her blog Jacey on Instagram, Twitter and her blog Some links are affiliates. Thanks for supporting our show!