In any environment synchronous communication can be an interruption. My desk phone is one for instance. You essentially have 100 desk phones ringing at any give

In any environment synchronous communication can be an interruption. My desk phone is one for instance. You essentially have 100 desk phones ringing at any given time. Yup I see the issue. 1. Unplug from slack for 20-30 minute intervals (set a timer) and get some work done. 2. Go back to the office (minimum 2-3 days a week). Get some face to face conversation. 3. In your free time away from the "office" join a charitable organization. Church, Food Bank, Homeless Shelter, Lions, Kiwannas, etc... 4. When you relax. Go out to eat, a football or basketball game, Mall (remember those?), hiking in the woods, walk in the park, etc... Have Fun!