​Work Smarter not Harder!

1. Brain dump: create your list prioritise, delegate and batch tasks together.

2. Know your deadlines: set a time limit for each task and track your time.

3. Draw up a plan: create a daily plan of action and use a calendar to set reminders and recurring task.

4. Diary Management: aim to be early and add short ‘Keep Clear’ slots in your diary enabling you to catch up and gain head-space.

5. Learn to say no!

6. Focus: Turn off social media and email pop-ups and divert your phone. Multi-tasking is a skill that does take time to master and not everyone is able to function this way effectively. Instead focus on one task at a time and you will be more efficient.

7. Detach: distance yourself from time vampires and let go of the things you cannot change. Negativity is draining and will suck the energy out of you.

8. Clarity: establish procedures for dealing with enquiries and recurring tasks. This will streamline processes and ensure nothing is missed.

9. Switch off: the hardest part of all but if you leave 10 minutes at the end of each day to plan your next day, write down what you haven’t managed to do and what must be completed tomorrow and you’ll find your mind will be a little quieter enabling you to relax.

Just try one at a time and you¹ll be surprised how easy it is to start feeling in control.