Finding Time

Since we can’t add any more hours to our day, we are all looking for ways to make the most of those precious 24 hours. Here are a few tips that might give you time for more self-care.

Rise and Shine

• Install a hook on your door and hang your next day’s outfit there each evening.
• Set your alarm 15 minutes earlier. You probably won’t notice a few minutes of sleep when you can start you day with less frenzy.

Control the Clock

• Take a break every 45 minutes if you are sitting for long periods. It will improve your efficiency.
• Pay attention to your energy levels. If you are a morning person, plan your more difficult tasks when you are most alert.

Workday Wonders

• Enjoy your whole lunch break. Whether you bring your own or go out – take your time.
• Evaluate the source of interruptions during the day, such as constantly checking emails. A good practice is 30-45 minutes at the beginning and/or end of your workday.

Telephone Tricks

• Make a few quick notes before making phone calls so you don’t waste time getting to the point.
• Keep pen and paper handy so you can write down action steps or important notes from you phone calls and voice mail.

Paper Pointers

• Label files immediately to avoid having to look through them later to identify the contents.
• Regularly purge files and either shred or recycle paper.

Small changes can often lead to large results = more time for what’s really important – YOU!

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