How To Spend the First Ten Minutes of the Workday
Tips
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Don\'t Check Your Email
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By looking at and responding 10 emails first thing when you sit at your desk, you’re starting the day in a reactive mindset, rather than a proactive one.
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Instead, check them before you go to work, either at home or on commute.
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Start With A Planning Session
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Write down all of your tasks for the day, and take a few minutes to distinguish between what feels urgent and what’s actually important.
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Create A Plan Of Attack
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Break down general goals i.e. make a sales call into actions (i.e. researching the company, scheduling a meeting and clearing your schedule).
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You\'ll be more inclined to start a task if you\'ve give yourself a concrete plan.
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Prioritize Your List
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Do the things that take the most willpower and focus first. since these Functions wear down as the day goes on. Tackle them while mind is still fresh.
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