Work during work hours and do nothing else.Corollary: Work ONLY during work hours.
Don’t let domestic worries trouble you at work. If you have children at home, ask another member of the family to take care of them or get a baby-sitter. If you have a household job pending, don’t tend to it until you have finished your official work.

Don’t get up from work unnecessarily.
Taking breaks is important but arbitrary breaks cause more harm than good. Take logical breaks instead. Take a break after you finish a set of logical tasks. This way, you will prevent fatigue and stress and yet keep yourself from getting distracted.

Don’t watch TV during your working hours, not even during breaks.
In medical transcription, TV is a complete no-no. You cannot let other sounds distract you while you are transcribing. And even during breaks, you risk making your breaks longer if you watch TV.

Keep away from social networking during work hours.
We tend to check mails as often as we blink. Mails, unless it is related to work, and social networking sites should be avoided until you finish your work for the day. Instead of checking these sites often, reward yourself with an hour or two of networking online once you have finished your work.

Let family and friends know of your work hours.
Your family and friends ought to know when to meet you or call you. They should not find themselves being reprimanded for disturbing you during your working hours. Also, let your children know that you are working, and inform them of the time you plan to take breaks.