Archive of Productivity

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Telesession1212: Getting Organized for the Holidays…and Beyond!

Busy, busy, busy, yet where are your results? Is your rest elusive and calendar full, yet what you actually accomplish minimal? While you may answer "yes" any time of the year, it seems to be especially true for many of us throughout the November-through-January holiday season. More than a "balance your life" seminar, The Productivity Expert - Cathy Sexton - will help us get

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Proven Strategies to Control Chaos and Create Successful Outcomes

Have you gotten into a rut at work? Are things out of control and are you surrounded by clutter, chaos and challenges? Do you feel like your workalike is out of control? Would you like to be more engaged, satisfied, and fulfilled in your work? You can create an organized and productive life, thus helping you to feel a greater sense of accomplishment at the end of each day. All you need is a desire

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Keys to Effective Delegation

Delegation is not dumping; it's sharing the load.  These tips are especially useful for delegating in your personal life. Begin with the attitude that all people in a household or family members can participate in chores and family responsibilities.  It's necessary to enlist the cooperation of everyone and to acknowledge that all need to help.  Families that participate in sharing household

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Managing Interruptions and Getting Things Done

Courtesy and good judgment are necessary when communicating with people who interrupt the flow of your work on the job or your needs at home. Create an environment of privacy. -  Designate when you can and cannot be interrupted.  Put a sign on your door:        “Available after 11:00” or “Putting out a fire!” or “No interruptions, please - I’m trying to meet a close dead

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Managing Telephone Time

Use your answering machine or voice mail.  This is especially helpful during a family meal, when you are focusing on a family member or friend, when you are involved in a meeting in your office, or when you need time just for yourself.  You may be able to adjust your answering machine so you can hear the calls as they come in and respond only to important calls.  If your job offers flexibili

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