26/03/2026
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Apparently, research says it takes 23 minutes and 15 seconds to properly refocus after just one interruption. Which feels slightly rude when you think about how many interruptions most of us deal with in a normal day.
Looking back at yesterday, it was probably the usual mix. A quick WhatsApp, a notification about something urgent, a โhave you got 5 minutes?โ that definitely wasnโt 5 minutes.
It all seems manageable at the time, but it adds up quickly. A few interruptions here and there and suddenly a big part of the day has gone, not because we were doing poor work, but because we were constantly having to restart it.
For VAs and business owners, the answer isnโt disappearing for the day or pretending messages donโt exist. Itโs creating better STRUCTURE around when weโre reactive and when weโre focused, so client support still stays strong but the important work actually gets finished too.
Weโve been thinking more about how to protect proper focus time without losing the responsiveness our clients rely on, because both matter.
Being available is important. Constant interruption isnโt the same thing.
How do you manage that balance in your business?