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Busy Bee, But No Time Free"You can be busy---very busy--and still not be effective."
~Dr. Steven Covey, The Seven Habits
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~Dr. Steven Covey, The Seven Habits
We have all had that day where we ran around the office jumping from phone calls to emails to knocks on the door, and ended the day saying, "What did I actually get done? I sure was busy, but I didn't finish anything."
Unfortunately, with faxes, emails, the Internet, and cell phones, we have created a world where information is immediate (and it better be). Instead of freeing us up to focus on our priorities, the priority has become, "Get the information to me and get it to me now." This makes for a fast-paced day, but not one that usually results in accomplishment and satisfaction.
The cure? Consider these two changes:
1. Sit at your desk each morning and list what you want to accomplish in these four areas only:
If you create to-do lists around these four areas, you will have a sense of getting something done instead of "where did the day go?" syndrome. Try slowing down and being proactive by implementing the list you have created for the day.
2. Don't be compulsive about emails and the phone.
It's okay to let emails sit for a while and let phones go to voice mail. With the exception of the customer service role, most of us can let some time pass before answering an email or always picking up the phone. Many of us get compulsive about keeping our inbox free of emails and never missing a call. This can get so consuming that we allow ourselves to be distracted from what we are doing just for the sake of responding quickly. While this is an admirable trait, it is not the only trait worth developing. Try focusing on one thing, then turn your attention to the requests made by others.
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Unfortunately, with faxes, emails, the Internet, and cell phones, we have created a world where information is immediate (and it better be). Instead of freeing us up to focus on our priorities, the priority has become, "Get the information to me and get it to me now." This makes for a fast-paced day, but not one that usually results in accomplishment and satisfaction.
The cure? Consider these two changes:
1. Sit at your desk each morning and list what you want to accomplish in these four areas only:
- Mental/Intellectual (work duties usually go here)
- Social/Emotional (relationships)
- Physical (workouts, doctor appointments, diet)
- Spiritual (not necessarily religious; something that gets you in touch with your introspective side---religion is one avenue)
If you create to-do lists around these four areas, you will have a sense of getting something done instead of "where did the day go?" syndrome. Try slowing down and being proactive by implementing the list you have created for the day.
2. Don't be compulsive about emails and the phone.
It's okay to let emails sit for a while and let phones go to voice mail. With the exception of the customer service role, most of us can let some time pass before answering an email or always picking up the phone. Many of us get compulsive about keeping our inbox free of emails and never missing a call. This can get so consuming that we allow ourselves to be distracted from what we are doing just for the sake of responding quickly. While this is an admirable trait, it is not the only trait worth developing. Try focusing on one thing, then turn your attention to the requests made by others.
See all 101 Ways to Love Your Job right now on Amazon.
See more articles like this one on my website (Work-Stress-Solutions.Com)
Thinking about blogging something you know and love like I am? Use SBI! to turn that same knowledge or passion, having just as much fun, into an income of hundreds or thousands of dollars per month. Build an online business, like tens of thousands have done with SBI!.
This is great information, Steph! You rock, girl!
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