Do you feel like you’re busier than ever and getting less done? Well you’re not mistaken. The latest studies show that we spend more time looking at email, websites and it’s eating up our productive time to a point of distraction.
It’s bad enough that meetings are controlling our lives, but now we have to juggle what time there is left with hundreds of emails, voice mails, instant messages, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and YouTube activity.
If you haven’t read Tim Ferris’ book The 4 Hour Work Week, stop everything you’re doing and run out to get a copy. Although Tim does not have any specifically unique ideas, he’s the first one who has mastered the idea of getting more done with less time and effort. He recommends outsourcing the tasks that are your biggest time drains.
There are so many resources to help you accomplish more of the jobs you enjoy doing and leave you more free to pursue other areas that might help you become more productive. Time management is one of the biggest concerns of all professionals. This is a great time of year to focus on how you’re spending you time and what you can do to streamline your activity.
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Your Best Behavior
December 9, 2009 — Sharyn AbbottIt’s the day of the event and you’ve just realized there are numerous breakdowns in your event coordination. What are you to do?
Most people don’t realize giving in to stress prevents them from responding logically and tapping into their problem solving techniques. First, try to eliminate the stressful situation. There is always a solution to every challenge. The most efficient method of course is enrolling the assistance of others who are qualified. Always look toward your attendees who might be repeat clients. They often have insights that escape the event planners and are typically eager to be of assistance.
Think carefully about how you typically respond to stress. I often find I work very well under stress. I revert to logic and fundamental solution orientated processes. I try to think about how many solutions there might be. I think of the most extreme solution and then list in order the least extreme and weight the consequences of each solution.
Obviously when you take action, the stress of the situation is minimized because you are in motion. Initiate the proper steps to create a smooth resolution to your stress.
Sharyn Abbott 