Do you feel bombarded by emails, meetings and presentations every minute? Do you feel exhausted and want to curl up on the chair to rest? Our daily lives are certainly full of endless routines, with many things to do, places to visit and people we want to keep in touch. Try these 3 simple steps to make every second count and turbo charge your life.
1. Prioritize and write your To Do list
Microsoft Outlook has a great To Do List function that sends pop-up reminders at the appropriate times. This allows you to free your mind of the less important tasks and be reminded of the important meetings without looking at the clock. Writing a to do list also allows you to frame your thoughts and prioritize the important things to do at the top of your list. Less mind clutter equals better time management and a more productive work week ahead.
2. Organize paperwork
Start getting your labels out and make envelopes and transparent file folders your best friend. I will strongly recommend transparent file folders because you can see the content easily. Similar to the "To Do" list, there is a need to prioritize. Perhaps you might want to separate your documents by their due date. It is for you to find a system that works best for you. For example, I automatically assign my credit card bills to "paid" or "unpaid" envelopes. This allows me to focus on either filing them away, or to take the action to pay them and cut down on overdue payment! Do note that this is also highly recommended for emails. Start sorting the mails once you receive them and I promise your inbox will become a lot more manageable. Try to create folders for messages relating to specific projects or topics, for ease in referencing and searching in future.
3. Plan Ahead
This is especially useful when you have lots of errands to run that day. By working our your route beforehand, especially when you have to beat the traffic in town, you are able to figure out the way to avoid getting stuck during peak hour jams and of course paying less traffic tolls.
Taking a moment to get yourself organised may not seem like the most productive thing at this point in time. Yet, what you make up in terms of efficiency is priceless. Try getting organised with these 3 simple time management tips which you can easily turbo charged your life in this magical 15 minutes. Check out my website for more quick tips to outsmart your busy schedule right now.
