|
Here’s to a productive Tuesday |
|
|
|
Written by Angela Kessler
|
|
Monday, 31 March 2008 |
One of the regular pieces of publications material I receive is from Accountemps, a temporary job placement service company. The organization regularly releases results of job-market surveys, and its latest tells us most (57 percent) executives consider Tuesday to be the most productive day of the week. That’s interesting, but what’s more eye-opening is that the second most productive day of the week (Monday) garnered only 12 percent of executives’ votes.
The press release follows with advice for maintaining a high level of productivity throughout the week. While these ideas all make great common sense, I have to believe I’m not the only one who needs to be reminded of good work habits at least occasionally.
Here are the recommendations from Accountemps:
• Make a plan. Use the first 10 to 15 minutes of each day to set and prioritize goals.
• Sharpen your focus. People are more productive when working for an extended period in the same mental mode, as opposed to changing gears frequently. Try to cluster tasks that require similar effort or resources in the same time frame.
• Limit distractions. It can be tempting to review e-mail each time a message arrives. Unless your job requires an immediate response, it’s best to check your inbox periodically throughout the day.
• Don’t delay. One effective way to overcome procrastination is to break a project into smaller, more manageable tasks.
• Recharge. Taking short breaks throughout the day can help you replenish your energy and fight fatigue.
|
Editor's Pick 
.gif "Notre Dame Academy")
.jpg "Annunciation Radio")
