We know what items are necessary in our office; desk, file cabinet, computer and telephone.
BUT..efficiency depends you have your office set up. Here are some questions to consider when setting up your office for maximum results:
This year, as you’re watching others escape for much needed vacations at the beach or you’re cooped up in a late day meeting, start thinking about how these seven tips will help you control the amount of time that you spend in the office, and enable you to embrace the personal side of your life.
Breaking out of the habit of working long hours and weekends in an effort to be viewed as a valued partner or service provider can be tough. Breaking the cycle requires commitment. It means setting goals and boundaries for yourself in this area and then making small changes over time. But, you can get there! By next summer, you too might be able to break away from your meetings with enough time to take a swim before dinner!
While these five tips will get you started on your path to creating a Zen-like atmosphere in your office, remember that it’s OK to make changes and to keep playing around with the décor and processes as you develop an office space that soothes and inspires. After all, the more at peace your mind and body are, the more productive and efficient you will be in your job!
How many times have you said it will only take me 5 minutes and then a half hour later you’re still working on it?
The irony here is that as I was getting lost on the web, the book that I want to share with you is called Focus: A simplicity manifesto in the Age of Distraction by Leo Babauta.
Minimize paper by using your calendar more frequently.
Shortcuts for Quickbooks
Drop your email confirmations on your calendar.
Always enter the area code.
