I have to give my own business coach credit for these tips. Two will be posted every Sunday in accordance with Tip #9 to save some time for me.
I would also like to remind you that productivity is not the most important thing in life. If you are achievement-oriented, you may have a tendency to measure the success of your day or week by how much you got done. This thinking causes you to focus on being productive without considering your efficiency -- how much the things you did actually advanced you towards your goals. More significantly, focusing too heavily on productivity traps you in the mode of getting things done rather than enjoying the experience of life every day.
10. Eliminate distractions
Clear everything off your desk; close the door; turn off your e-mail, telephone, radio and TV. Our minds love to find distractions, especially when we are faced with a difficult task. The Indian master Yogananda said, "Environment is more powerful than willpower." When you eliminate possible distractions in your environment, you are setting yourself up for better productivity.
9. Automate and Systemize
Identify the things you do over and over that take your time and then look for ways to streamline them. Use technology to your advantage. If you spend time deleting SPAM, invest in a SPAM filter. Set up your e-mail so newsletters and correspondence are sent directly to folders without you needing to read them. Create templates for frequently used formats or content in your correspondence. Discover and utilize the full automation capability of your software. Invest in new software products that can save you time and energy. The time you invest in automation and standardizing systems will pay off many times over.
Gordon Johansen
Director - Gurutropolis
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