Get away from work during day. Organize your lunch break so that you spend time out of office and in fresh air. Even if it is only 15 minutes to walk and buy your lunch (something low in fat).

It's always little things that make biggest difference…

Ever heard of "Woodcutter Story"? Once upon a time there was a woodcutter who was found chopping trees in forest seven days a week with a blunt saw. One day someone said "Woodcutter, why don't you take time out to sharpen your saw?" The woodcutter replied "I'm too busy, I don't have time".

Moral to story: If woodcutter took time out to sharpen his saw, he could cut more trees in less time.

Isn't it about time you learned how to organize yourself so that your saw remains sharp?

Advertising Bank Budget Clients Equipment Insurance Resources Staff Suppliers Training If required, sub-categories can be made:

Advertising

Radio TV Bank

Commonwealth Westpac Budget

2001/2002 2002/2003 Clients

A separate file for each client Equipment

Computers Faxes Insurance

Building/Contents Vehicles Resources

Newsletters Trade Journals Staff

A separate file for each person Resumes Suppliers

A separate file for each supplier Training

General Files for specific areas ie. Time Management, Work/Life Balance Depending on your situation a whole drawer/s of a filing cabinet may be required to house some of these categories ie. Clients, Suppliers, Staff.

The Final Word When you can file your paperwork quickly and retrieve it easily, you know you've got a system that works well for you.

As part of your time management, being confident in having systems that are effective and take little time to use, will make your life so much easier.

It's always little things that make such a huge difference.

More details regarding setting up of a successful filing system are available in my manual "How to Gain An Extra Hour in Your Day" and Get Organised-Get a LIFE! Book. (See www.office-organiser.com.au)