Tips for Time Crunched Days

I have read many articles about saving time during the work week and how to prioritize my day, so I thought I would give you guys a summary of some of the better tips I have been using lately and getting great results.

Tips for Time Crunched Days:

1) Plan your day the night before. I know this might seem obvious and I also know many of us who stay awake the night before making list of chores and tasks for the next day, but a simple assessment of your most important priorities or task for the next day can start you off the next morning with focus and drive.

2) Keep a printed calendar on your office wall. Many of us have calendars on our email or in our PDAs but a large desktop calendar or wall calendar makes it easy to see what events are coming up and makes it east to adapt to any scheduling changes. Having a game plan is great, but the unexpected will always pop up. I find that a large calendar in my office really helps me plan and anticipate for the month.

3) Right of refusal. Don't be afraid to turn other down when asked to do task that do not help accomplish your daily goals. Write goals down and keep them visible everyday. If someone requests your time and energy ask them if it will help you accomplish your goals, if it doesn't don't be afraid to politely decline.

4) Make an agenda. Any meeting or phone call that is important and worth your valuable time is also worth making an agenda for. Agendas keep everyone accountable and on task during the meeting and also keep your thoughts organized. I have found agendas to be a quick tool to plan out a meeting and make meetings more efficient.

5) Work out your mind and body. Studies have shown that physical and mental activity is the key to maintaining health of body and mind. Exercise can relieve stress and give you more energy throughout the day, making you more productive and improve your quality of life in general. Studies have shown that mental activity in rich environments actually increases the brain's capacity. Keep your mind fresh and active and you will notice fewer "out of it" days.

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