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MANAGING AND ORGANIZING YOUR TIME & WORK. What is your work style?. Traits: easily distracted enjoy variety and change of pace desire immediate gratification like to be busy Solutions: slow down to reflect eliminate distractions create structure take it one step at a time
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MANAGING AND ORGANIZING YOUR TIME & WORK What is your work style?
Traits: • easily distracted • enjoy variety and change of pace • desire immediate gratification • like to be busy • Solutions: • slow down to reflect • eliminate distractions • create structure • take it one step at a time • think positive • RELAX
Traits: • high expectations • people pleaser • want to do everything yourself • Solutions: • examine your standards • examine the why • avoid overloading your plate • identify priorities • RELAX
Traits: • enjoy dealing with the broad picture • too impatient to handle follow-ups • like to move quickly • Solutions: • create simple basic routines to follow • record your thoughts • tack up reminders • keep things handy • devise and carry out follow-up procedures • RELAX
Traits: • don’t know what you really want • afraid to make the wrong choice • don’t know how to start • afraid of the unknown • Solutions: • evaluate your needs and desires • make adjustments and improve your decision • break down into small steps • deal with your fears • pay attention to your instincts • RELAX
Traits: • usually wait until the last minute to start work • estimate your time inaccurately • thrive on stress • need pressure in order to perform • Solutions • monitor your time as you work • don’t wait for inspiration in order to begin a task • create mini-goals • move up deadlines • make a “to do” list • RELAX
Purge paper and electronic files • Set a measureable goal to reduce files • Devote time each day to this task
Delegate whenever possible • Don’t over-control others • Hire specialists to handle things you can’t do as quickly
Each day do at least one task you don’t like to do • Conquer procrastination by keeping unfinished projects in plain view • Double up on certain tasks
Set aside time daily to file • Tidy up your desk and work area before leaving • Create a ‘read’ file of articles to take with you for wait times
TAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF!