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When choosing to get out of the spotlight and get work done, it doesn't have to be sporadic. As a building principal, my assistant superintendent visited me to check in every month. One time when she was visiting, I was interrupted about four times in a row. She asked me if the interruptions were a problem. Trying to act like I could handle everything, I responded that it wasn't a problem and it was rare to have four interruptions in a row. Actually, it is usually about six to seven interruptions in a row. She suggested that I put time in my calendar to close the door and have uninterrupted time. I could read an article, reflect on my leadership, or plan the upcoming week. It doesn't matter what you do, you just need to schedule it or it won't happen. Schedule when your door is open and when it isn't. Live by your calendar and be committed to that time. Let your secretary know that time is sacred. Don't let other things get in the way of your time. Having my direct supervisor give me permission to take that time was huge. It allowed me to give guilt a big slap. So, if you need permission to take some personal time, I'm giving it to you now.

I know, I know, I know… at first you will do it for a week or two, and then you may start making excuses for not taking the time. After a month or so, your time is gone, and the pop-ins continue. You are back to what you were doing before. You need to resist the temptation to make excuses. Make sure everyone knows about this time for you to get away and hide. If you need to rotate the time so that you are not alienating the same people every day or week, that is fine. Just schedule the time and stick to it.

If you need permission to take some personal time, I'm giving it to you now.

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