What is the sixth step of the seven-step plan?

• A. Avoid distractions- no phone, avoid procrastination, learn to say no to unnecessary commitments
• B. Take credit for a job well done
• C. Plan your work- do the hardest tasks first, do one thing at a time, ask for assistance, work smarter not harder
• D. Analyze and prioritize goals- maintain a task list in order, delegate when possible

Answer: (A)

The sixth step centers on keeping focus by removing distractions. After you’ve analyzed goals and planned your work, the next move is to create conditions that let you execute without interruptions. This means minimizing phone use and other interruptions, avoiding procrastination, and learning to say no to commitments that would pull you away from the task at hand. When you protect your time and attention in this way, you can complete tasks more efficiently and maintain momentum.

The other options describe organizing and prioritizing work or a behaviors that aren’t about maintaining focused execution at this stage, or they reflect post-completion recognition rather than a proactive step in a seven-step plan.