Five Step Approach to Improve Personal Productivity.

Five Step Approach to Improve Personal Productivity.

1. Eliminate what is unnecessary. Each month focus on one expense and identify if it can be reduced by other vendors, re-negotiation with the current vendor, or stopping the service (do you really need it?). Example expenses include insurance, entertainment, cell phone, internet, bank fees, and computer apps.

2. Do yourself a favor, when driving or walking, turn your phone to do not disturb, and wait to text until you are in a safe space, not in the middle of the street. The goal? Not to get into an accident, get hurt, or hurt others.

3. Decrease friction. In our personnel relationships, it is common to experience or cause friction. Avoid complaints by helping out with shopping, cleaning, chores, and the kid’s homework. Don’t use the excuse that you are too tired. Own the task. Have fun. The goodwill built will benefit you at a later time.

4. Dramatic leaps. Are you happy with your work and relationships? Take a fresh piece of paper (or word document) and identify where you want to be 2 and 5 years from now. The sky’s the limit. Identify what you need to do to get there. Identify the steps and actions required. Our destiny and happiness is our own responsibility.

5. New technology. It is incredible, what type of free or low-cost personal productivity tools/services are available. Each week, keep a look for new apps or services that will reduce the spent on personnel tasks, or that will provide a new innovative experience.

Examples include free phone call and video conferencing; digital helpers for notes, tasks, and reminders, fun animated e-cards; and tagging of articles or blogs for later review. Of course, see step 1 :)

About the Author: George Dunn, President of CRE8 Independent Consultants, is a worldwide recognized consultant, speaker, and author on process improvement and advanced technology planning. He has assisted hundreds of organizations and trained thousands of individuals. Feel free to

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