With numerous items on the agenda there never appears to be enough time to getthings accomplished. Perhaps it is not what we seek to accomplish but what wefocus on or do not focus on that drives our attention away from those itemsmost important. There are ways to de-stress so that you accomplish more. Thereal hurdle is simply changing.
Procrastination- Research illustrates that most people procrastinate simply because they fearan outcome. Procrastinators malign their thinking so that the issue takes moretime than it appears. Rather than procrastinate, complete the task you deplorefirst, the remainder of the day goes faster.
Prioritization- Simply put first things first. Use folders or lists to determine what item isfirst, second, third etc.
Delegate- Refrain from micromanagement and give some of your tasks to someone else.
Email Guilt - Email need only be answered four to six times per day. Stress eruptswhen your need for attention rises. Email is reactionary only when you allowsomeone to make it urgent.
Reflection-We believe that if we do nothing we should be guilty of non-production.Thinking, reflecting, meditating, observing, remembering, visualizing,absorbing, resting, are all "doing something." Resting and thinkingcreates better production.
Interruptions- Track them so that they can be eliminated. Have those interrupters makeappointments Answer email and voice mail at specific times do not enable othersto control your day.
Action Steps - Fatigued from labor intensity from those not returning voice, email andphone calls. Obligate them with an action plan. Tell them when you requiredata, will follow up etc. Failure to submit time frames delays and frustration.
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About Drew Stevens PhD
DrewStevens PhD is known as the Sales Strategist. Drew assists organizations todramatically accelerate business growth. He is the author of seven booksincluding Split Second Selling and Split Second Customer Service and LittleBook of Hope and is frequently called on the media for his expertise. Drew wasrecently nominated as one of 50 Top Sales Experts. Download a FREE copy ofDrew's White Paper on "Selling Effectiveness" or "Business Building" e-book at www.gettingtothefinishline.com.