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:
The good news is that spending five minutes at the beginning of each day answering these questions will combat the overwhelmed feeling. It’s that simple. If you can commit to that, I guarantee that you will go even further this year than you’d hoped!
Can making a commitment to better organizing your documents truly impact your bottom line? Does installing software to keep track of your contacts really matter that much? Does having a smooth billing process and clearing off your desk at the end of the day really make a difference? Statistics show that they do!
If you are feeling overwhelmed by all the mail you receive, here are some tips to help you sort it out.
Good paper management techniques mean less identity theft! So, it’s time to make that office more efficient.
The truth of the matter is that it’s those critical thinking tasks and attention to detail that truly make us truly indispensible in business and life not the number of strike-throughs on our task lists. Without focus, we never drive past the tasks to arrive at the critical thinking part of our work. Learn ways to start single-tasking to stay more focused and achieve more in business and in life.
Do what you do best and delegate the rest.
What distractions do you encounter and what solutions have you come up with to avoid these?
What keeps us stuck in the piler role is that it is often difficult to know HOW and WHERE to begin filing
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!
