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Have you heard the Abraham Lincoln’s tale of the woodcutter<\/a> and his axe? \u00a0It’s the story of how important keeping your skills, tools, and technology current. It’s a good reminder for us all that to do our best work and be productive, we need to keep ourselves sharp. \u00a0What’s best to keep sharp?<\/p>\n

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Organize your desk top and minimize clutter<\/h3>\n

The slide into a cluttered space happens every day as we work. \u00a0Paper piles up on our desk. \u00a0An uncluttered space helps you stay on track and manage your time effectively. When you are organized, you can find what you need quickly and save time.\u00a0 You are undistracted and more focused on your work.\u00a0 Solutions to create a more organized space include having only specific items out on your desk that you use daily, minimizing desk top clutter. You can set up a file drawer that contains \u201cdrop slots\u201d for big picture weekly priority actions such as finances, clients, and vendors at work or bills, family and receipts for home. It\u2019s most important to use a planner that capture your goals, projects, and tasks written in yearly, quarterly, weekly and daily. Set up a little time daily, just 15 minutes, to keep your desk clear and ready to use.<\/p>\n

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Learn new technology<\/h3>\n

Technology changes all the time. There are new tools to use and our time tested tools upgrade. It takes time to learn new technology and it can be a struggle for some of us. There’s value in researching new technology that can improve your efficiency and effectiveness. Look for tech guru<\/a>s who help you learn what \u00a0you need and how to use it. It’s best to learn the tool before you need it in order to save time at a crucial project point.<\/p>\n

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Jump start your routines<\/h3>\n

Routines are smooth running processes that help us be productive. \u00a0When put in place, all the nitty gritty gets completed. \u00a0Each week, host your own one hour productivity meeting<\/a>. It’s you, your calendar, your lists, and a beverage. \u00a0During your one hour productivity meeting, you review your lists, review your goals, assign tasks, break down projects into manageable tasks, and calendar all your activities. \u00a0In one well timed hour you are in control of your plans. \u00a0What about distractions and other interruptions? Leave time in your plan for these with some flexibility. Overscheduling can lead to discouraging results. \u00a0Each day, write down your 3 Most Important Tasks (MITs<\/a>). First off, know what is most important with ongoing effort, not just an approaching deadline. Stretch out your efforts over several days to achieve results you are proud to own. \u00a0As you practice with MITs and your productivity meeting, your weeks will run more smoothly.<\/p>\n

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Faithfully check, add to and review your planner<\/h3>\n

Everyone needs a planner<\/a>. \u00a0You wrote it all down in your planner or on your digital calendar, and then what happened? It’s not magic to think you will remember it all. \u00a0Set your planner so you can see it daily and add audio reminders if needed. Your productivity road map is only as good as your use of it. \u00a0Take a minute when you think of a task or project to record it right away.<\/p>\n

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BONUS: Sharpening your saw depends on your self care<\/h3>\n

How we approach our efforts depends in part on how we take care of ourselves. The best first step to sharpening your saw is a night’s rest, nutrition and exercise. Your brain requires sleep, protein and exercise. \u00a0Insuring that you are getting sleep<\/a>, eating properly and taking a walk are the best ways to be sure you are using all your tools, tips and tricks. \u00a0The\u00a0American Academy of Sleep Medicine<\/a>\u00a0recommends that healthy adults get a minimum of seven hours of sleep each night, with an overall range of between seven to eight hours. Protein is a main factor<\/a> for your brain. Exercise increases productivity<\/a> too. \u00a0 If you can start with just one of these, start with getting 7 hours of sleep a night. \u00a0Your brain and body will be refreshed and ready to work.<\/p>\n

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