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Give the Gift of Organization!
Get PRODUCTIVE…
..…with SEVEN great ways to reduce Holiday Stress!
1. Set up a Holiday action plan.
Start by determining what activities are most essential to bringing YOU that Holiday joy. Then, set goals based on how you will spend your time doing things that you value. Don’t forget to break down larger goals in smaller and more manageable tasks. Be sure to write them down, and refer to them often.
2. Keep your plans WITH YOU all of the time.
Include your appointments, task list, gift list (including ideas), contacts and budget notes with you, so that you will be able to make use of this information as you need it.
3. Spend time daily and weekly to review your plans.
Take time to review your goals. Chart your progress to make sure that you are on track AND that nothing critical gets overlooked. Set deadlines for your goals. Remember to be realistic, AND remember to reward your progress.
4. Create your Holiday budget AND stick to it.
Determine how much will you spend in total and for each person on your gift list. Take your budget with you, and keep track of what you’ve spent. Be sure to include an allowance in your budget for unforeseen circumstances like forgetting to include a person on your list, price increases, shipping costs and sales ending too soon.
5. Keep gift buying as simple as possible.
Limit the number of stores as well as the amount of time spent in each one. Online buying is a good alternative as long as you allow extra time and consider shipping costs in your budget. Follow your plan as closely as you can. Include some flexibility, so you still enjoy your gift buying experience.
6. Focus your time between work and play.
When you are working, don’t focus on your personal life and your never-ending to-do list. Do your best to leave work on time, so you CAN get those things done. Try to focus ONLY on family and friends while you are spending time with them.
7. Take time for your own personal well-being.
Whenever you are feeling stressed, take time to relax and refocus. Schedule time for self-renewal, exercise and healthy eating. If you can’t get everything done, focus on the things that matter most to you.
When you plan in advance and manage your time based on what is most important to you, you will have less stress and more peace during the Holidays AND in the New Year ahead.
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GET PRODUCTIVE…It All Starts With A Plan
“The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
– Chinese Proverb
Check out Coaching Positive Performance’s 7 Tips in How to plan for a productive day.
The majority of people have too many items on their To Do List. Daunting lists can be overwhelming and make it more difficult to get started with accomplishing those tasks.
Check out Leslie Shreve’s article What NOT to Use in Your Task List and Why.
Ask yourself, “How can I be more productive?”
How CAN We Use Time More Efficiently?
I know it’s summer, and for many people, it’s likely the time
of year when you feel most lazy. If you’re on holidays, that’s
OK.
If you’re supposed to be working, it’s a different story.
How well do you manage your time?
Check out Lolly Daskal’s short article 7 Time Management Mistakes That Are a Complete Waste of Time.
Ask yourself, “How can I be more productive?”
5 Things You MUST Automate!
Business owners are always looking for ways to be more
…productive.
Check out systems rock’s “How to be More Productive: 5
.Things You Must Automate.“
Is there one idea you like? Try it! You just might improve your productivity!
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What Do YOU Want to Accomplish in 2015?
It’s the beginning of another year!
Another year is now behind us, and a clean slate is in front of us.
What do you want to accomplish in 2015? Set aside some time to think about what you’d like to do. An important part of accomplishing your goals is planning. Grab a cup of your favourite beverage, find a quiet spot, a pen and some paper. Did you know that if you write down your goals, you are more likely to achieve them?
Brainstorm! Create a master list. Write down all of the big and small projects you’d like to complete this year. Remember, if you break a big project down into small projects, it’s not so overwhelming. Don’t let procrastination stop you before you even start.
- Step 1 – Estimate – With your master list in front of you, estimate how long you think each project will take. Be realistic.
- Step 2 – Prioritize your list. Determine what you will work on first.
- Step 3 – Schedule – When you schedule time in your planner or calendar, you’re making a commitment to do the required work.
Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu told us that “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
So let’s get started and turn over another leaf!
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