Any time of year is perfect for thinking about how to work more effectively, but as the New Year rolls around and today’s goals are at the forefront of your mind, it makes sense to pause and evaluate how you spend your time, if your time is being used most effectively, and to make changes where it is not so that you can achieve these new goals more rapidly.
As you start to consider what you want to accomplish in 2011, make sure that you’re using the SMART goal method.
Never run out of supplies again. Keep ‘Item Specific’ index cards stored with the item.
Rewrite your ToDo’s, putting them into four categories that are area/location/activity specific, so that you can maximize your time as you move through your day.
Know who to call if you’re running late for an appointment.
Tip to simplify your calendar keeping when using Outlook 2007.
Keep up with your publications and be aware of what you’re filing.
Take charge of your contact list so that it is up-to-date and effective for the year ahead. After all, when you have an urgent press release to send out, you want those media contacts at your fingertips, right?
Keep your bulletin board clutter free.
If software is out of date or if you’re not going to use it, donate it.
