Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Tips For Getting Ahead Of Your Deadlines

By Taylor Smith

Scattered pencils, stack of papers, documents to be signed, folders, and memos are just some of the things that you will find on your office desk. Starting your routine work at the office every morning can sometimes be difficult, especially if you have lots of deadlines and stacks of paper works that needs sorting. Even in the office you need to manage your time.

Office time management might be a little bit different from how you manage your time at home. Although, it has the same concept, it is still different in some ways and how you apply it.

Office time management is how you can finish your work in time and have it submitted to your immediate supervisor. Many employees always struggle to find more time to finish their tasks before deadlines. It is a proven fact that even if you are following a schedule it is still possible that you can not do it on time. Tips on Office Time Management

-Keep your Desk Clean

Make this a routine, every time you come in the morning, clean your desk of unnecessary clutter. Throw away all those old memo or notes that you do not need.

-Organize Your Desk

After cleaning, sort out everything. File important documents in folders, alphabetize your contacts (use a roll-o-deck to keep it in order), put those staplers and paper clips in your drawers (keep them in small canisters), and put pencils and pens in their respective holders. By organizing your table you can have more work done in a snap.

-Prioritize

It is very important to have a list of what you need to do for the whole week. This will be your guide on what you need to finish to keep you ahead of time. Stop procrastinating, do the hard work first. This will give you more time later on for other things.

-Learn to say No

We have chums in the office. Some would approach us for some help but if you do not have enough time it is very important that you should say no. Doing somebody else work will not help you finish your job. -Make your Work Area Stress-free

Working in a stress-free environment can yield a more productive day in the office for you. Lighting aromatic candles or putting flowers on your desk can help you relax while working. If you are calm and composed, you can finish more before the day is over.

Office time management can be a great help for you to finish everything ahead of time. If you are ahead of schedule you will have more time to enjoy your life outside of work.

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