You're Getting Distracted
You need to stand in front of your stove as long as it's on. Even when there's something in the oven, you should be regularly checking it (through the looking-glass) to make sure that there's no funny business going down. If you made a mistake with temperature, it's best to catch it before it goes bad.
You're Cooking Meat Right Out of the Package
You don't want all of that sitting juice and blood to stick to your ingredients before you cook them. Do NOT ever wash meat, but softly dabbing it with a paper towel will make it pan ready. Get rid of the nasty liquid and dry the outside to build a crispy crust and proper flavor.