5 Strategies for ADDed Effectiveness on the JobWritten by ADD Management Coach Jennifer Koretsky
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If you're self-employed, hire an assistant - even if you think you can't afford it! Imagine how much more effective - and profitable - you could be if you didn't have to worry about paperwork! If you're employed by another person or company, delegate work to administrative assistants and anyone whom you manage. If there is no one for you to delegate to, explain to your manager that you work best when you don't have to be bogged down with administrative tasks. Point out all your skills, strengths, and accomplishments. Tell your manager that you could be contributing even more if you had someone to help with details. 4. Plan Time to Plan It's not enough to plan your day, you must also plan time to plan! Before you leave work at end of day, take 15 minutes to look at your to do list. See what you accomplished and what still needs to be done, and update list. Also use this time to update your calendars, and break up outstanding projects into steps. Taking time to do this every work day will have you feeling more in control, and will also help you transition out of work time and into personal time. 5. Get Over Perfectionism Perfectionism prevents progress. If you find something that could be improved every time you look at a paper or a report, it will never get off your desk. There's a big difference between "a good job" and "a perfect job." "A good job" is work well done; "a perfect job" doesn't exist! Nothing in this world is perfect, so do yourself a big favor and get over it!
Jennifer Koretsky is a Professional ADD Management Coach who helps adults manage their ADD and move forward in life. She offers a 90-day intensive skill-building program, workshops, and private coaching. Her work has been featured in numerous media, including The New York Times Magazine and The Times (UK). To subscribe to Jennifer’s free email newsletter, The ADD Management Guide, please visit http://www.addmanagement.com/e-newsletter.htm.
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1. Dream big and set realistic goals. If you’re not use to exercise don't try to run a marathon right away. Create a step-by-step plan to increase your stamina, strength and stability. Too much, too soon can end up causing injuries. Gradually work up to your dream achievement, such as participating in Senior Olympics or climbing Pikes Peak. 2. Exercise daily. Create your own special time for exercise every day. Whether it’s a morning jog through neighborhood, a mid-day walk with dog or an afternoon swim at your local gym, daily exercise is much more effective at reaping healthy benefits than “weekend warrior” approach. Exports recommend 25-30 minutes of moderate to strenuous exercise every day just to maintain your current weight. If you are trying to loose weight, extend your workout time to 60 minutes. 3. Be aware of your body. If you feel soreness or a slight achy feeling in your muscles, that’s OK. Your body is responding to a good workout. Use ice therapy to ease small aches and pains, and to reduce inflammation. A few 20-minute sessions with a cold pack and you should be ready for your next daily workout. Never use heat on stressed or strained muscles, as it will increase pain and swelling, slowing recovery time. Heat is appropriate to relax tight muscles. If you experience serious problems such as extreme pain, fainting, numbness in arms or legs, or chest pain, seek medical attention immediately. 4. Stay well hydrated. Always a consideration for any athlete, dehydration can pose a serious problem in older athletes as aging bodies contain less body water. Sweating and exposure to heat can easily deplete body of fluids. Drink plenty of liquids before, during and after your workout. 5. Be a health leader! Encourage others through example and participation. Be positive and motivated. An enthusiastic attitude is contagious! It will also keep you going running through puddles on a rainy day; surviving aching legs on a downhill descent; or arriving at finish line of your first race!Keep in mind words of 90-year old Jack LaLanne, “I work at living, not dying”. Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical treatment or consultation. Always consult with your physician in event of a serious injury.
Louise Roach is the editor of on-line health and fitness newsletter, NewsFlash*SnowPack, http://home.netcom.com/~newsflash/ She has been instrumental in the development of SnowPack, a patented cold therapy that exhibits the same qualities as ice. Louise is 47 years old, an avid hiker, exercise enthusiast and recent running convert. For more information visit: http://www.snowpackusa.com
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