Get More Done

        There will always be much to do, but by whittling away, the tasks will become few.

         Aim to work smarter – not harder.

         Smart work is the yeast that raises the dough.

         To be more efficient you will need to exercise a great deal of self-discipline, get more organised and learn to prioritise your jobs. You can do that!

A Handful of Tips to help you get more work done

* Spend time planning

         If possible, each day before you leave work, know what important jobs must be done the following day.

         Urgent jobs must be done first, then prioritise the others. 

* What are your peak hours?

         Identify your peak working hours and use that time for your more important tasks. Some people work best first thing in the morning others later on in the day. They are often referred to as the owls, and the fowls.

         Carefully guard your precious hours and make the most of them.

          At times you may have to work from home, or find a quiet place, to avoid too many distractions.

* One at a time

         Tackle only one job at a time.

         Carve big tasks into small bites and deal with only one bite at a time.

         Try to make decisions fast as soon as you have sufficient facts.

         Aim to finish one job at a time before moving on to the next. Try not to carry out too many jobs at one time.

         Never spend more time on a job than it warrants.

* Courage

         If something unpleasant has to be done you must have the faith and the courage to do it. The longer you put it off the harder it becomes. If you procrastinate, you will only start to worry about the task.

*  Set deadlines

         Tell people when you plan to finish a major task.

         If you are committed to deadlines, you are more likely to finish a job on time. You will be forced to make an extra effort.

Geoffrey Moss (mossassociates.co.nz)

“It’s not how hard you work, it’s what you get done that’s important.”

SOURCE: “Revitalise YOUR Business”, Moss Associates Ltd., New Zealand, and “Business Secrets”, Cengage Learning, Asia. Also available as an e-book from Amazon.com.

         For those in need download our FREE book “No Job! What Now?” Available from our website.