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Keep your desk and
your files organized to avoid wasting time
shuffling through piles of paper.
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Go through your inbox
at the beginning of each work day. Either
throw away, file or follow up on each item.
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Prioritize a list of
the tasks you need to accomplish that day.
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Delegate tasks to
co-workers and assistants if possible.
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Finish one task before
you go on to the next.
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Have someone else
answer your phone if possible. Give
instructions about calls you wish to take
and those that can be returned later.
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Communicate
effectively and plan carefully to make sure
a job is done properly the first time
around.
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Schedule time when
you'll be available, and let colleagues
know, to avoid constant interruptions. Close
the door if you need to.
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Take breaks. A short
walk or quick lunch away from the office
will increase your overall productivity.
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Before leaving for the
day, tidy up your desk and make a short list
of projects you will need to do the next
day.
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Try not to take work
home. You need the break.
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Determine when you
have most energy in a day and tackle the
most important or most difficult tasks at
that time.
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Recognize that certain
days (usually Monday or Friday) are more
hectic than others. Be realistic when
scheduling those days.
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Exercise and a healthy
diet boost your energy level and increase
your productivity.
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If you get completely
snowed under, hire an assistant from a temp
agency to get you through the crunch.
