Some "Do's" and "Don'ts" to better manage your time.
Multitasking:
Don't
If you've mastered the art of multitasking, you probably feel you're getting more done in less time. Think again, experts say. Research suggests you lose time whenever you shift your attention from one task to another. The end result is that doing three projects simultaneously usually takes longer than doing them one after the other.
Do:
Whenever possible, devote your attention to one project at a time, particularly if you're working on an intense or high-priority task. Save your multitasking skills for chores that are not urgent or demanding -- it probably won't hurt to tidy up your desk while talking on the phone.
Too many E-mails not enough time:
Don't:
There's something about an email -- it shoots into your inbox and itches to be answered immediately. Although many emails are work-related, they still come on as distractions from your current project. You won't make much progress if you consistantly stop what you're doing to reply to every message.
Do:
Instead of checking email continuously, set aside specific times for that purpose. During the rest of the day, you can actually shut down your email program. This allows you to carve out blocks of time when you can work uninterrupted.
Answering voice mail/text-messages is another.
Don't:
The phone sounds off, the first thing one wants to do is Check-It-Out. Your curiosity eats at you, saying, Who is it? What's it about this time? Every time the sound goes off you Just-Got-To-Know!
Do:
Yes, you can check it, but only when you know there is an important call coming in. Make a certain time frame to do call-backs and answer texts.
Do:
When you take your breaks or lunches, do exactly that...Take-The-Break! As best as you can leave work at the workstation. Trust me, it will be there when you get back. This is your time to refresh and recharge yourself, and get ready for the next segment of the day.
These are just a few things you can DO to better manage your time. Managing time better leads to a more prosperous day.
Multitasking:
Don't
If you've mastered the art of multitasking, you probably feel you're getting more done in less time. Think again, experts say. Research suggests you lose time whenever you shift your attention from one task to another. The end result is that doing three projects simultaneously usually takes longer than doing them one after the other.
Do:
Whenever possible, devote your attention to one project at a time, particularly if you're working on an intense or high-priority task. Save your multitasking skills for chores that are not urgent or demanding -- it probably won't hurt to tidy up your desk while talking on the phone.
Too many E-mails not enough time:
Don't:
There's something about an email -- it shoots into your inbox and itches to be answered immediately. Although many emails are work-related, they still come on as distractions from your current project. You won't make much progress if you consistantly stop what you're doing to reply to every message.
Do:
Instead of checking email continuously, set aside specific times for that purpose. During the rest of the day, you can actually shut down your email program. This allows you to carve out blocks of time when you can work uninterrupted.
Answering voice mail/text-messages is another.
Don't:
The phone sounds off, the first thing one wants to do is Check-It-Out. Your curiosity eats at you, saying, Who is it? What's it about this time? Every time the sound goes off you Just-Got-To-Know!
Do:
Yes, you can check it, but only when you know there is an important call coming in. Make a certain time frame to do call-backs and answer texts.
Do:
When you take your breaks or lunches, do exactly that...Take-The-Break! As best as you can leave work at the workstation. Trust me, it will be there when you get back. This is your time to refresh and recharge yourself, and get ready for the next segment of the day.
These are just a few things you can DO to better manage your time. Managing time better leads to a more prosperous day.
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