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* Learn how to take control of your time with this tutorial.

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Use the time management skills in this tutorial and you will:

• Feel in control & motivated.

• Improve your productivity.

• Eliminate stress & anxiety.

• Most importantly,

you’ll gain time!

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• Identify your work priorities and rank them by urgency and importance.• Create a schedule based on your priorities and stick to it!

• Be sure to schedule a slot of time for unplanned events. Keep your work space clean & uncluttered.

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• Recognize your procrastination habits and learn to catch yourself before wandering off.• Do something small to get going. Like writing the first sentence.

• Divide a large project into small manageable tasks.• Set a deadline and intermediary goals to keep on track.

After finishing

an unpleasant task, take a

moment to feel how nice it

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• Before saying yes to a project ask for specific details.• Keep probing and you’ll quickly learn what the real expectations are for the job.

• Once you’ve learned the specific details you can decide if the project can be

delayed or delegated to someone else.

If a new project will conflict with another

important job be sure to mention it.

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• Utilize available tools to keep organized and on track.• Through Microsoft Outlook you can set reminders, organize meetings, even enter events and deadlines on your own calendar. Learn more about Microsoft Outlook tools.• If you prefer to write things down, find a planner that suits your needs.• A PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) is another good option.

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• Have strategies in place to shorten visits with people who stop by your work space.

• If your on a tight deadline, inform your team that you

will be unavailable for a certain time period and then switch your phone to do not disturb.

• Only check your email at set times and turn the chime off that notifies you of new mail.

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• Use your waiting time, such as

being put on hold during a call,

to take care of small routine

tasks.• Don’t start multiple projects at

the same time.

• Determine when you are at peak

performance during the day and

schedule challenging projects for

that optimal time.

• Finally, make a commitment to

better time management and

you will absolutely see results.