Ok, so a bear wasn’t really in my room, but that’s what it feels like when I look at my desk sometimes with all the work staring back at me. Before I even get started I feel tired and overwhelmed. What is a productive minded person to do? How do you tackle that humungous workload? The three tips I share with you will help you get the bear out your room and that workload monkey off your back Three easy tips to make that workload look a lot smaller… #1 Develop an organizational system that works for you. Some people suggest using the ABC method or the Red, Yellow and Green method of organizing. A system that places the most important things in the “A column or Red column” and so on. But the key to being organized is finding a system that works for you, if it doesn’t work for you, you won’t use it, so find a system that works for you. Google “time management tools” and find one you like. #2 Be realistic, look at your day, how much time do you really have. Can you really accomplish the 20 things you have on your list today? Most likely not, and at the end of the day you feel like a failure, which in turn makes you feel drained. Then you add those 20 things to tomorrow’s list, now you are staring at 40 things to get done. Look at how much time you have for the day and choose the “high value return” task to complete for the day. Giving your best efforts to 2-4 tasks a day will make you feel highly energized and proud of yourself. #3 Simply ask for help. This could be in the form of delegating some task or partnering with someone to learn something new. Many times we will spend hours trying to learn a new gadget when we could have invested far less time by asking a friend or colleague for help. Asking for help is one of the best time savers on the planet. Use these three tips to maximize your time and efforts and avoid procrastination. What are some time management tools you use? Here’s to a great week!!! About Dr. Will Hi, I'm author of the critically acclaimed book, Genius Potential: Learn to Identify, Develop and Release Yours! I am the CEO of Will Moreland International, LLC a think tank that is dedicated to developing world class leaders in life and business. I also speak on leadership, personal development and organizational excellence. To learn more about me >>> Every Monday I share my thoughts on leadership and life. My simple philosophy is that the better leader you become the better you can lead your life. I look forward to connecting and interacting with you. Click on the RSS feed to ensure you don't miss out!
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So we are headed into the fourth quarter of the year. A great time to review what you have accomplished thus far. I know for me I have had some hit and misses, but overall a good year. Taking the time to review your results will prove invaluable to you. This practice sets the ultimate achievers a part from the crowd. Already 274 days have passed, that's 6,576 hours. With 90 days remaining in the year, we can correct what is not working and reinforce what's working for us. Five critical areas we should review this week: 1. Relationships We are continuously involved in three types of relationships; personal, professional and casual. Take a look at the top 2-3 relationships in each category and see how you are performing and see how each are adding to your life. For some you may be underperforming or over extending yourself. Just make sure you are adding in a positive way, and receiving in a positive way. 2. Personal Development If we are not growing and developing, then we are dying. Personal development is not an option. From January 1st how have you grown? How can you tell? Write out three ways you know you have grown this year. 3. Finances For many the last year may have been financially tough. What changes can you implement now that will put you in a better position next year? Make a decision right now not to allow the upcoming Holiday season to put you at a financial disadvantage. Maybe you need to start preparing the children for a different type of Christmas this year. I know it may be tough, but opening up the conversation now will ease the pressure of waiting to the last moment. 4. Employee or Employer Status Whether you are an employee or employer you shouldn't have to wait for an end of the year review to find out how you are doing. Especially if you are an employee doing something now could save your job. As an employer, make the tough decision and ask a few of your employees or customers to give you some feed back, it will make you a better leader and employees and customers feel more connected to you. 5. Systems For Success I am a firm believer that the systems we use produce our success. Whether you are intentional about the systems you use or not, you are still using a system to achieve success or a lack of success. When I talk about systems I'm talking about how we do what we do and how we manage the results. For a quick example, when was the last time you and your mate went on a date? If you can't remember, or don't have it written down some where you are you using a failing system for investing quality time with your mate, you are relying on your memory to keep track. So this week create systems that cause you to win in life and business. These five critical areas of review are essential to stay on track in life and to measure your progress. Can you think of some othe areas? What systems do you use to manage key areas in your life? Please share with everyone! About Dr. Will Hi, I'm author of the critically acclaimed book, Genius Potential: Learn to Identify, Develop and Release Yours! I am the CEO of Will Moreland International, LLC a think tank that is dedicated to developing world class leaders in life and business. I also speak on leadership, personal development and organizational excellence. To learn more about me >>> Every Monday I share my thoughts on leadership and life. My simple philosophy is that the better leader you become the better you can lead your life. I look forward to connecting and interacting with you. Click on the RSS feed to ensure you don't miss out! |
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