An important yet often overlooked skill in business is time
management. We all have a lot to do, but why spend 50 hours a week doing the
work that should only take you 40? Here are some tips to help you avoid wasting
your day.
Schedule it – Scheduling your tasks will improve your
efficiency. Studies show that tasks scheduled on a calendar with a specific
time to do are more likely to get done.
Prioritize – Rank your ‘to-do list’ from most important to
least important, and tackle the hardest tasks first. You have more energy early
in the day and getting the heavy lifting out of the way will keep stress at
bay.
Unplug – Turn off your smartphone and close your email
program. Instead, only check your voicemails, texts, and emails periodically
throughout the day; say once an hour. If you have one, shut your office door
from time to time to limit unimportant visits.
Take a breather – Get away from your work a couple times
during the day. Taking a break will clear your mind and improve your
concentration. Make a personal call, go for a walk, surf the Internet, etc. But
be sure to use break time appropriately.
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