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Lucky 7 Time Management Tips

January 31st, 2010 Posted in Business, Communications, Uncategorized

2010 is certainly off to a fast start. It’s hard to believe it’s already February. If you’re feeling a bit crazed and overwhelmed already, here are some time-management tips I’ve found useful. Feel free to add others that work for you!

  1. Evaluate how you’re spending your time.
  2. Set priorities - identify what has the most impact on your #1 audience and do those things above all else.
  3. Make a to-do list and use it.
  4. If you have work that you need to get done, schedule time on your calendar. This also gives you more control over how you spend your time.
  5. Turn off your email alert - I found myself looking everytime that I heard that little “ding” and it distracted me from what I was doing. Now, I focus on my work and check my email periodically. Working from email is crazy!
  6. Allow time for yourself - exercise, reading, visitng with friends and family, whatever you enjoy.
  7. When you’re feeing stressed, consider talking it out. Ask a friend to just listen. If you want help, ask for it.

What helps you? Feel free to share your ideas!

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