Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Get your office or desk in a clean condition. It is very difficult to think and be productive in a messy environment. If you have to start by stacking, that’s fine, you will organize the stacks later.
Step2
Organize your assignments into the following categories and label them as such: "A" assignments are top priority items with the shortest deadlines;
"B" are not as urgent as category A assignments but are still important; and "C" are not important. These assignments can wait.
Now when you are ready to work, you can work on the A assignments first. Then take a short break. Next work on the B assignments. C assignments sometimes resolve themselves or can be delegated. Otherwise, you can try and complete one when time allows. C assignments usually do not take much time or effort.
Step3
Learn how to say no to others. This is a difficult one. You cannot always say no, especially to your supervisor. But if you are the “go to” person for favors in the office, remember that you have a job to do, and don't take on too much responsibility.
Step4
Use your computer software tools. Just about every computer software package has a calendar, and many have task lists, note lists and other tools. Use them. They can be helpful in planning and remembering all your assignments, deadlines and meetings.
Step5
File your work or files daily. If you get behind, it starts to pile up and only gets worse. Set aside 30 minutes each day at the same time for filing and organizing your work. You may have to miss the scheduled time occasionally, but if you do this, you will always be caught up.
Step6
Use lists. Lists are key in organizing your workload. Every day before you leave, make a list of the tasks you hope to accomplish the next day. Include smaller tasks so that you can mark them off as you accomplish them. Be flexible since things are bound to come up.
Step7
When you come into work each day, stick to your list as much as possible. Check off your accomplishments and take pride in them.
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