* Develop good habits that will help you manage your time and reduce stress.
* Write things down the moment thought interrupts your mind or become aware of a 'to do'.
* Master the art of staying focused. When working on projects/tasks that require concentration, block out other thoughts. Some people have this ability naturally, but some have to work at it.
* Avoid unnecessary worry over all you have to do.
* Develop 'emotional toughness'. Successful people think in black and white, do not allow their emotions to come into plat when living and working in today's tough business world.
* Make those tough decisions on your own time. Many executives say they make their best decisions when they are on the golf course. Why ? Their mind is relaxed, but their subconscious mind is working on the problem. Often the best decision are made by taking a long walk, a bike ride, anything that will help put the problem aside to let your subconscious mind work on it.
* Love what you do. If you do not have a position or a job that you love, learn to love it. It may not be easy, but if you can learn to love what you do, you will be more creative, more productive and make things better for everyone around you.
* Return or make urgent calls in the morning, and those less important in the afternoon or at the end of the day.
* Skim your E-mail in the morning and respond only to critical communication. Delete as you read it. Check it only three times a day. Resist the temptation to keep checking it every ten minutes.
* Prioritize: Just ask yourself this question 'what's the most critical task or highest value activity, I need to tackle right now ?'
* Beak big tasks into small tasks and do them increments.
* If you think you work best under pressure, and need to have 'adrenaline rush' to motivate you, set an earlier deadline and discipline yourself to meet it. Write deadline on your calender.
* Reward yourself when you complete a task that is difficult or that you do not like doing.
* Maximize your peak productivity time. Go to bed early and get up early to accomplish tasks more efficiently.
* Practice effective listening and communication skills. Misunderstandings can waste a lot of time. Make sure people have facts, details and clear information.
Reference: Christine Corelli
