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Be Monday-Ready
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In this issue: The stress of the holidays is fastly approaching and we all have too many things to do. "Getting Ready for Monday" is a habit you will want to develop not only in your professional life but in your personal life as well. Welcome to the latest issue of The People Smart Toolbox—the online newsletter for business owners and professionals from People Smart Tools and Jim Rooney. Please pass on The People Smart Toolbox to those in your network. To leave this list or change your email address, scroll to the bottom.^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This Month's Hot Links Dynamic Communication Workshop Managers Best Practices Toolkit ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Lately I've been thinking about how to get things done in the most efficient manner at work. Most people will say that "not having enough time" is the reason for their lack of maximum accomplishment and fulfillment each week. Actually, time is not a variable in determining how much gets done. Time is extraneous to people and cannot be controlled. It moves at its established pace and cannot be sped up or slowed down. Time is the stuff that life is made of. We spend our time according to what we think is the most important. Getting the most out of each day is all about prioritizing what you have control over. Many people do not have a good concept of how to use the time they have effectively. Plan your work for the following week every Friday afternoon. Set aside 30 to 45 minutes and mark off blocks of time for work on specific projects, appointments, meetings, and other tasks. Ask yourself what you need to be prepared for the next week. Print documents, record phone numbers and addresses, and obtain travel directions. Look for opportunities to group similar type activities in the same time slot. Pretend you are already in next week and observe what you need. Take inventory of your office supplies and restock. Complete unfinished paperwork. You can really enjoy the weekend when you are well-prepared for the next week! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A performance improvement coach can significantly improve your ability to accomplish more and enjoy your week to its fullest. What if everyone in your organization was ready for the week when they arrived at work on Monday morning? Learning how to manage relationships, tasks, events, and appointments would diminish stress, ill feelings, and improve workplace morale. If you need a coach for an individual or want your entire organization to be Monday-Ready, contact Jim Rooney at 325-792-1148 or email for more details. We will customize a training and coaching system that meets your specific needs. Click here to learn about our approach to training and coaching.<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resistance to planning and prioritizing on Friday afternoon is immense. Many times planning is discarded because it appears to interfere with getting present tasks completed. To overcome resistance to planning, make yourself sit down and write out a plan for the next week using your planning system or calendar. The only way to start a new habit is to pick a time and stick with it. Creating this new habit will cost time in the beginning but provides more time as the habit develops. There are 4 benefits for doing your planning on Friday afternoon.
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Listed below are two helpful hints for learning the best way to do your weekly planning process.
Planning a week in advance is one of the most important personal productivity habits you can develop. It has made a big difference in my career. I know I get the maximum work accomplished with the time I have. That is fulfilling and satisfying to me. Block off some time this Friday and plan the next week. At the end of your planning session, write yourself a personalized note encouraging yourself to stick with the process and enjoy the results. Place the note so it is the first thing you see Monday morning. It will feel great to start the week with a plan. This phrase has always meant a lot to me: "In the beginning you make your habits, in the end, your habit make you". Communicate, relate, and thrive today. All the best, Jim Rooney © Jim Rooney 2007. This article maybe used in whole or part as long as web address in noted.
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