THE “DREADED” TASK We all have tasks at work we just can’t stand to do. We write it on our to-do list for today and don’t cross it off, then write it on our to-do list for tomorrow, and still...
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Category Archives: Time Management
Watch out for these time wasters!
Watch out for these top time wasters: Shifting of Priorities Lack of Direction/Objectives Interruptions Attempting too much Cluttered Desk/Losing things Procrastination Lack of Delegation Inability to say “NO” Meetings Are any of these eating up your time? Just consider one...
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Lifetime Performance Improvement Program
This program is designed for those who understand that creating exceptional results isn’t enough. Those results have to be sustained year in and year out with constant performance improvement. The Life-Time Performance Program is created for those who are committed to...
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Value Your Time
Understand the value of your time – perceptions, attitudes, and actions. Different people will place different value on their time, but each of us has the same number of minutes in a day and it is how we use them...
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Staying Organized: Calendars
How many calendars do you have? Work calendar Travel calendar Home calendar Church calendar Kids Activity/Sports calendar School Calendar Others? Well you may have heard me say this before, but you have one life so you need ONE calendar. Keep...
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Your e-mail resolutions for the new year
1. I resolve to stop responding to messages right when they come in. Tip: Disconnect your “ding” and increase your send/receive interval to 30 minutes to reduce e-mail distractions. 2. I resolve to do time blocking with my email. Tip: Schedule...
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The first steps to creating your To Do List
By keeping a To-Do list, you ensure that you are capturing all the tasks you have to complete in one place. Having everything in one place is essential if you don’t want to forget things and want to reduce stress. With...
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Stay Sane During the Holidays!
For you procrastinators out there, last-minute holiday shopping, cooking, and planning can be a major cause of unnecessary stress. Remember to stay calm, prioritize, and budget your time wisely! For tips on staying sane during the holiday season, check...
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Email Efficiency: Cleaning out your Inbox
Cleaning out your E-mail box First sort by Sender (click on the bar that says “From”) Re-sort by Conversation Re-label the subject line so that it has meaning for your reference Move to appropriate reference folder Additional Info on...
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Email Efficiency: Organizing your inbox
Helpful Tips for Organizing Your E-mail Inbox Limit the number of folders you use and use sub-folders Create rules to automatically send e-mails to folders Limit the use of “Return Receipts.” These can irritate people if overused for less important messages....
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