Time is a Fleeting ThingWritten by Kathleen J. Wheelihan
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We’ve asked seminar participants to share some of their own techniques to fight procrastination. Take a look at this list to see which strategies may work for you: * Just do it! * Do worst tasks first. * Tackle task in small segments. * Delegate task. * Decide to decide—handle e-mails, voice mails, snail mail, and inquiries decisively rather than setting them aside for later. * Create a priority action list (daily-weekly-monthly; A-B-C; 1-2-3, must do-should do-nice to do, etc.) * Refer to long-range plans to stay focused. * Keep priorities visible. * Anticipate and plan time for interruptions in your day. * Turn difficult tasks into a game or competition. * Select best time of day for work required. * Commit to a deadline and hold yourself accountable. * Ask for help. * Build in rewards or incentives for accomplishment. * Question priorities and be willing to change them if appropriate. * Identify potential obstacles and how you will overcome them. * Celebrate your progress and successes. * Share your goal or project with someone that will encourage you and help you stay on track. Keep this list handy to refer to when you find yourself procrastinating. Reprint Information Your organization may reprint this article for your newsletter, online publication, or mailing list. We ask that you print the: * article in its entirety; * byline of writer; * information about writer, which is available at end of each article; and * contact information, including our toll-free phone number in U.S. (800-886-2MAX) and website address (www.AchieveMax.com) We would appreciate a tear sheet or electronic copy of articles you reprint.
Kathleen J. Wheelihan is a professional speaker for AchieveMax®, Inc., a firm specializing in custom-designed keynote presentations, seminars, and consulting services. Kathleen has made presentations ranging from creativity to customer service and leadership to teambuilding. For information, call 800-886-2MAX or visit http://www.AchieveMax.com.
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* Get rapid, accurate feedback. Know what your customers, competitors, employees, suppliers, and market are doing. Ignorance can be fatal. * Ability means agility. Be flexible and quick to respond and adapt. * If it doesn't add value, don't do it. If an activity doesn't add value, get rid of it. * Build teams, not empires. Self-directed work teams make better, faster decisions. * Lifelong learning is everybody's job. Learn how to learn and keep learning. * Just do it! Set deadlines that force you to use time efficiently and effectively.Reprint Information Your organization may reprint this article for your newsletter, online publication, or mailing list. We ask that you print the: * article in its entirety; * byline of writer; * information about writer, which is available at end of each article; and * contact information, including our toll-free phone number in U.S. (800-886-2MAX) and website address (http://www.AchieveMax.com). We would appreciate a tear sheet or electronic copy of articles you reprint.
Harry K. Jones is a professional speaker for AchieveMax® Inc., a firm specializing in custom-designed keynote presentations, seminars, and consulting services. Harry has made presentations ranging from leadership to employee retention and time management to stress management. For information, call 800-886-2MAX or visit http://www.AchieveMax.com.
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