by Hawkins | Feb 7, 2011 | General, Goal Setting, Habits, planning, Productivity, Routines, Systems, Time Management, Workplace productivity
When it comes to having tasks hit our to-do list and calendar, typically, people schedule their tasks without thinking about it, with things getting put in your calendar at random or because they have importance in that moment. Once they’re on your schedule, it’s...
by Hawkins | Jan 27, 2011 | General, Habits, planning, Productivity, Time Management, Workplace productivity
Part 2: To round out the list of things that you can begin to do right now to gain control over your workload, try implementing these habits: Work on the tasks that are important but not urgent- Usually people find themselves working on those things that are urgent...
by Hawkins | Jan 25, 2011 | General, Habits, Productivity, Time Management, Workplace productivity
There are a number of things that you can do right now in order to get control of your workload and start working smarter not harder. Here are a few of things for starters: Don’t over commit-Know what you are capable of handling. Before you commit to something, make...
by Hawkins | Jan 23, 2011 | General, Habits, Productivity, Time Management, Uncategorized, Workplace productivity
How effectively are you managing your work load? Maybe your work load has control of you. If you’re not in control, one thing to look at is the number of hours you’re working. For some, extra or longer hours are the rule, not the exception, which is not a good thing....
by Hawkins | Jan 10, 2011 | email, General, Habits, planning, Productivity, Time Management, Workplace productivity
Chunking your time takes a true commitment from you and will take time to create as a new habit, but it’s well worth doing. Working in blocks of time can add value and will increase your productivity. Here are a few quick tips on chunking your time: Set a...
by Hawkins | Jan 7, 2011 | General, Habits, planning, Productivity, Time Management
Time is our most precious resource and once we’ve spent it, it’s gone, so we have to manage well. when you stop to think about it, we really can’t manage time, but we can mange ourselves. To do so, you’ve got to have a tool to help you manage...