In a world that’s addicted to the hustle mentality of “go, go, go,” we must learn to leave ourselves buffer space between appointments for our sanity AND productivity. A buffer—just a few minutes without any commitments—is essential to managing a successful schedule. It gives you time to process and recharge! Is your office environment one … Continue reading “How to use buffer space in your calendar”
Tag: Time Management
Why you should schedule interruptions
We live in a world of interruptions. All jobs have a certain number of expected daily attention switches—some more than others! Don’t fight the truth of time. Leave buffer space between appointments to respond to these interruptions, and you’ll get more done than trying to pack your schedule full. Time doesn’t always have to be … Continue reading “Why you should schedule interruptions”
How to move on from a mistake
Mistakes can make us feel like a failure—our time, energy and even money wasted. It doesn’t HAVE to be that way, though! By asking yourself, “What lesson did I learn from this experience?” you can turn a failure into a success. If your office could use more guidance on time management, productivity, and leadership, consider … Continue reading “How to move on from a mistake”
Why a daily finish line boosts productivity
Avoid working long hours to get your job done. This can damage your focus by encouraging inefficiency and distractions. Instead, establish a set time each day—a finish line—when you know work will end. This will condition you to be more disciplined with your attention. If staying focused is something you want to improve, check out … Continue reading “Why a daily finish line boosts productivity”
How first-hand experience is better than a lecture
Ah, yes…that sweet relief when you finally get control of your time management—until you realize you work with others that are NOT in control. You want to shove what you’ve learned in their face, but that’s rude—right? Yes, yes it is…and not as effective either. I get this question often from people who’ve completed my … Continue reading “How first-hand experience is better than a lecture”
