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Efficient Filing

The art of filing

Both digital and paper files can quickly become complicated, . Fortunately, a little, simple organization can avoid the problem..

First, avoid saving unnecessary files. Glance through each item, and if it pertains to your work, then you can file it. If not, find the "round file."

Adopt a consistent pattern to organize your files, such as similar naming or grouping related files, to make documents easier to find.

Separating work-in-progress files from completed files will allow you to save time and will help you prioritize what needs to get done.

Blocking OutDistractions

Why clutter the path to your
goals with distractions?

A lot of unimportant things can be distracting to your immediate work and life goals.

It is important to block these distractions out so you can stay focused on work. This means turning off your phone, your music, social media, and other time-consuming activities.

Small distractions, like a simple Google search, can easily transform into 10-20 minute diversions from your work. It is better to wait until you are done working before you allow yourself to be distracted.

Start Right Away

Don't lose 30 to 90 minutes of your day

The average knowledge worker arrives at his or her desk and immediately begins wasting time - getting a coffee, checking social media or reading the news to "get into work mode."

Only then do they check their email and check notes from the day before, and start to think about what they're going to do that day.

The better option is to get to your workstation quickly and knock out your most important task right away. That way when most people are just beginning their days, you'll have already completed an important part of yours.