QOD #30: Do you work smarter or just harder?
For those of us who are what I call 'knowledge workers', this is a good thing to ask yourself and analyze on a regular basis. I know everyone has lots of tips/tricks and processes for getting things done on a daily basis. But if you actually sit back and take stock every so often, you just might find a better way .
When I have a lot to do - more than my normal routine, what helps me is when I do 3 things:
These brief steps can help you be more productive and also more pro-active. Try it and let me know how you fare.
For those of us who are what I call 'knowledge workers', this is a good thing to ask yourself and analyze on a regular basis. I know everyone has lots of tips/tricks and processes for getting things done on a daily basis. But if you actually sit back and take stock every so often, you just might find a better way .
When I have a lot to do - more than my normal routine, what helps me is when I do 3 things:
- Make a list - include due dates
- Prioritize - based upon the deadlines
- Say 'No' - to non urgent items that can be managed another time
These brief steps can help you be more productive and also more pro-active. Try it and let me know how you fare.
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