Systems and habits will help you stay organized and be as productive as you can. They will ensure that you stay focused on high priority tasks so you get more of the important things done in the time you have.

Use them to increase revenue, save time and reduce stress. They make work (and life!) easier.

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If you get stalled or stuck while working your plan, reach out for some assistance. You may need a pep talk, some direction, or possibly some help in doing the work.

If you don’t ask, you may not get out of the rut. If the end result is still important, do what you can to make it a reality. Get help when you need it to move forward again.

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It doesn’t have to be fancy. Simple is fine. Use a planner. Use it to keep track of your appointments, commitments, contacts, and notes. Having all of these things in once place is invaluable.

Chose a planner that you are comfortable using and that can be portable. Use it daily. It’s stressful to try to remember everything. Write things down or capture them in your planner and reduce stress.

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Every time we say “yes” to a request for our time, we are also saying “no” to anything else we might have done with that time.

When you say “yes” to another volunteer position, or another project at work, it may mean you are saying “no” to more time with your family or time for yourself.

Keep the trade-off in mind.

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When you’re assigning a home to the items in your space, you need to think about how you work and move. Are there multiple functions that happen in one space? If so, assign zones.

Are there ergonomic considerations you should keep in mind? Are you right or left handed? Tall? Do you spend a lot of time in one place or move around a lot? Place things around you accordingly.

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