Focus your attention on one thing at a time – Cutting out multitasking leaves you to focus more intently on one task and finish it to completion, rather than having many tasks started and nothing finished.
Write things down – Nobody’s memory is perfect. If you don’t take notes and setup to-do lists for yourself you will end up wasting minutes of time trying to remember things that would have taken you seconds to write down.
Use productive shortcuts. – People who claim that there are no productive shortcuts in life have been brainwashed. There are productive shortcuts for almost everything you do. Finding and using them can save you a few minutes here and there on a daily basis. On your computer, learn the keyboard shortcuts for the programs you use [...]
Use magazine boxes for large envelopes, catalogs, and 3-ring binder dividers. Clear plastic boxes are good for extra rubber bands, staples, etc. Always label all containers.
Need more storage? If your desk doesn’t have a drawer for supplies, consider a rolling file that you can place under your desk when not needed. Get one with at least two supply drawers. You’ll get more supply storage and create a new surface space for project files, a printer, or your phone.
A single two-second distraction could cost you 15 minutes of your day! When your concentration is interrupted, it takes up to 15 minutes to get your focus back. One of the biggest productivity & time management thieves is being distracted by interruptions. Set clear boundaries and take back control of your time so you can [...]
Whether you use a bulletin board, task list, or sticky notes on your computer screen, as a means of reminding yourself of upcoming tasks, spend a few minutes at the end of each day scanning through them. Remove anything outdated and arrange what is left so that you can easily see it without having to look behind other papers or notes. When you put a new item on your board or list, remove an old item.
Use the phone if you think your email will turn into a game of several email strands. Often a 30-second phone call can cover the same items that would result in an exchange of 4-8 emails.
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