Do you ever wish you could get more done in a day? Do you ever feel like you're constantly busy and always doing something, but still have a TO DO list that's a mile long...and growing? These days, it's very easy to lead super-busy lives...and still not get a whole lot done. Here are some ways to work smarter, not harder...and boost your productivity:

1. Declutter and organize your work space. When you can't find any space on your kitchen table or your desk to do some basic paperwork, your productivity can be severely hindered. Do what you have to do to clear and free up a working surface. Move everything currently on that surface to a box...so you have immediate working space. Then, schedule time to go through that box...item by item...paper by paper...until everything in it is either in the recycling container, donation box, or in its proper home (bedroom dresser, filing cabinet, garage cabinet, etc.)

2. Use your phone as your personal assistant. Set alarms on your cell phone for everything you need to do and the time you need to do each of those tasks. These alarms are great for reminding you not only to head to appointments and meetings, but also for activities like exercise, meditation, meals, and medication.

3. Give everything an assigned home. Assign a 'home' for everything you own...and when you're done using it, put it back in that same place. For example, you might store your mop and broom in the utility closet on a hook on the wall, your laundry supplies next to your washer and dryer, your keys near the front door, and the remote on your coffee table. When you use these items, don't put them in 'random places' just for now. Take the extra minute and put it away where it belongs. This way, when you need it next, you'll be able to grab it quickly.

4. Keep your TO DO list digital. Having a digital TO DO list makes it a lot easier and faster to delete what's done and add what needs to be done....no re-writing required. Plus, it's less messy and saves paper!

5. Keep some TO DOs portable. There are many times when you aren't going to be home, but can still get your TO DOs done. For instance, perhaps you commute to work, or sit in your parked car waiting for your child at sports practice or your dad at the doctor's office? Have a tote bag at the ready that you can fill with reading materials, a notebook or phone to work on your grocery list, or a laptop to write a report for work or to work on your holiday newsletter.

To Be Continued in the Next Issue Tomorrow...

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