1. Avoid interruptions, if possible. This is easier said than done. Maybe, you might decide to leave your phone on voice mail during specific times you are scheduled to work on important projects. If you have a private office, close your door for a more quiet, peaceful environment. If by chance you are interrupted, keep the interruption short by remaining task-oriented.
2. Schedule specific intervals during the day to routinely check and return any phone messages or emails. When you leave phone messages, list the exact times that you will be available to be reached by phone. Ask the other person to do the same thing. This will save you a great deal of time in the long run because you won't need to play phone tag.
3. Plan scheduled stress breaks throughout your day. Make sure you allow yourself a little time for relaxation. Working to the point of muscle tension or exhaustion will not be productive. Take short periodic breaks throughout your day, if possible. Stretch your legs, take some relaxing deep breaths, or enjoy a peaceful lunch break. These little breaks can be motivating rewards for when you've finished particular tasks. A little positive motivation can go a long way to increase productivity and work performance!
4. Getting organized should not be a chore, it should make you feel good about yourself. Appreciate your own individual style and accomplishments. We all have a variety of organizational styles. Keep in mind that you have achieved your successes today because of who you are and what you have accomplished. Take positive action and improve your organizational skills to enhance your unique lifestyle, not hamper it.
5. Remain focused on your plan. Don't fall prey to procrastination. Once you develop a good plan for accomplishing a task, stay with it. Find the best organizing methods that work for you and apply these organizing systems to future projects for great success!
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