March 06th, 2016

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​Time Saving @ Work
We all want more hours in the day right, but we only have 24hrs each day. Does each day go by and you just don’t feel like you are achieving your desired outcomes?
Do you know where the hours go?
*First print off a daily planner> http://contentedathome.com/2012/01/10-free-printable-daily-planners/
You need to know how you spend your day before you can plan it.
This will allow you to see where you may like to add or remove tasks.
*Make a list of activities you must do (nonnegotiable)
*Make a list of activities you would like to activities and prioritize these into urgent to important tasks.
*From these list can you delegate some the activities yes I know they may not be done how you would do them but may be you might need to look at letting go of some things.
*Plan your day in your smart phone or daily diary.
*Start the day with an activity which is for you! If it is a large task schedule in at least 20min for this activity. During this activity disruption are not allowed. Book a time which will have minimal interruptions. Turn phones to silent and don’t answer, lock doors or leave the area which brings distractions.
*By attending to an activity which you enjoy will give you the satisfaction of achievement for yourself at the end of the day. It will take away the feeling of being a slave and not allowing time for tasks which give you the feeling of achievement. So if the day turns to putty your self-worth will still be in tack. It`s important to tidy your declutter your desk before you help others.
*Once you have categorized and delegated the importance of each job schedule into your planner, don’t over book yourself allow for disruptions which are unavoidable.
*Take breaks to recharge. Set a reminder so as not to forget.
*Tick off task as they are completed for the sense of completion and achievement.
* Emails book a time to check emails just once a day or you could find yourself following up emails all day. Address the previous day emails in the schedule time and then close and move to next task.
* Learn to say no I don’t have time right now to help you but I can book you in at a later time or ask if they could send it in an email for you to address at your earliest convenience. In time they will either email you or figure it out if you make yourself less available.
*Only take on tasks which are in your job description.
*Wear headphones to block out conversations which may distract you.
* At the end of each day schedule task for the next day so it’s out of your mind and you have a plan for the next day.

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