4. Schedule time to work on specific projects.

You leave most meetings with something to do, right? Give yourself time to work on these things by scheduling work-time in your calendar. Otherwise, it will be 6pm and you get to start 'working'.

5. Pick a corner.

Divide your desk or room into sections. Pick one section and start de-cluttering. Try to touch things only once while going through this process. Use 3 boxes or bags, marking them as follows: 'Keep', 'Give Away'; and 'Toss'. If it's paper, ask yourself 'If I lost it, could I find it elsewhere?' If answer is yes, throw it away. Where ever possible, come up with a system that will allow you to maintain de-cluttered space. [Another tip: if you find yourself having trouble parting with some items, put them in a box, label box with a date 6 months from now, store in garage or closet. If you haven't gone into box by time date rolls around, throw it away without opening it.]

6. Delegate.

Stop trying to do everything yourself. Ask yourself 'Where is it important that I spend my time? How do I want to spend my time?' Get rid of everything else. This includes things like getting someone to clean house, using automatic bill-paying systems, etc. If you are delegating to a work associate or family member, be sure to delegate whole thing (how to do it as well as what to do.) If it can only be done 'your way', then you will be only one who can do it.

7. Automate.

If you have to do anything on a regular schedule, develop a system that is easily repeatable. Use tools that make most sense for job. This ranges from using templates for written documents to cleaning house in a specific pattern. Find out what works for you and then make it better (and faster!).

8. Buy in Bulk.

Buy 6-month supplies of things you use on a daily basis. And to simplify even more, order them through web and have them delivered to your house! We spend an inordinate amount of time running 'errands'. Keeping large supplies on hand is a great way to pick up some extra time.

9. Get rid of old commitments or goals.

Sometimes we find ourselves doing things or hanging on to goals that were right at one point in our life, but no longer fit who we are now. Stop to think about every thing you're doing or working towards. Does it still fit your life today? If not, stop doing it or get rid of it as a goal.

10. You get to choose pace.

Whether you pick 'Fast & Furious' or 'Slow & Easy',the important thing is to keep working on simplifying your life and finding ways to keep it simple. Let yourself have fun and be creative with this.

When you have found right information, identify key points and requirements specified by company. Start by selecting positions that you match at least 75% of key requirements. Rate their requirements (based on your interpretation) from most important to least important then match their top two or three requirements to your significant accomplishments, even if this requires selecting skills that you do not consider your most valuable.

Does this person have skills we need to meet requirements of this position?

When you answer this question in your cover letter, you lead reader to your resume, and one step closer to landing job you really want. Your cover letter should match, but not repeat, word-for-word information detailed in your resume. Reword relevant accomplishments that you have chosen to highlight in your letter.