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Small Business Articles from Make-it-Fly®
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Tips to Help You Plan a Successful Day
By Victoria Munro
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It’s
easy to finish a busy day wondering where all the time
went and when you’ll complete all those
tasks you’d hoped to get finished.
The tips below will help you get a head start on your
day and make sure your activities are in line with your
goals. At the end of the day, you’ll
feel good about what you’ve accomplished.
| 1. |
Take
time each day to plan—10-15 minutes
(uninterrupted). Block this time out on your calendar. |
| 2. |
Before
planning activities for the day, review
your goals (long- and short-term), and consider
your progress to date. |
| 3. |
Decide
on your most important
goal and number-one
task for the day. |
| 4. |
List
and prioritize all
the tasks you want to accomplish. |
| 5. |
Assign
realistic times to each activity, and block
these on your calendar. Add up the time blocks to
make sure it’s practical. |
| 6. |
Know
when your prime time is—the
time during the day when you’re at your best—and
make the most of it. |
| 7. |
Take
frequent short breaks throughout the day.
Get away from your desk for a few minutes, stretch,
take a short walk. You’ll return energized
and better able to concentrate. |
| 8. |
Beware
of interruptions! When working on a high
priority task stay focused, let voice mail take
your calls*, close your email editor and jot a note
in a Conference
Planner if you think of something important
to tell someone. |
| 9. |
At
the end of the day, review
your accomplishments, congratulate yourself
on achievements and discover what you can learn
from the tasks that were scheduled but weren’t
completed. |
| 10. |
Throughout
your day, and as you move forward towards your goals,
remember to keep a healthy
balance between your work life and time for
yourself, your family and friends! |
*Leave a clear message letting callers know when they
can expect a return call from you, and be sure to call
when you promised to.
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© 2005-2008 Victoria Munro.
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About the Author: Victoria Munro is
co-founder (along with husband Dave Block) of Make-it-Fly®
LLC, a company dedicated to creating success for
small-business owners through creatively designed programs
and tools. Victoria has started and run nine different
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