Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Tips for Staying Productive

I love Andrea Nierenberg's newsletter - it's a great mix of practical advice and inspirational stories. Today she shares a great list that will help you to be productive each day, and take care of yourself!

As I was reviewing some great lists for daily production and having a great day, I came across one that can be adapted to almost any type of professional. See which ones apply to you and then act on them:

1. Write down your daily goals—(when we put them to pen and paper or on your desktop-there is more commitment)

2. Have your call list ready before the day starts everyday

3. Listen to a motivational segment—5-10 minutes is all you need daily

4. Eat a balanced and healthy breakfast and do some sort of exercise

5. Review your business plan—(make sure you have one)

6. Be prepared for all appointments on the phone and externally

7. Appreciate and/or Encourage someone—(take the action step here—it is one thing to think about it and another to act on it)

8. Prompt a referral

9. Say thank you—verbally and through the written word - 3 times a day...at least

10. Keep your desk neat and throw out anything you have not acted on in the last 30 days—or file it---act on it now or delegate

Andrea Nierenberg is the president of The Nierenberg Group, a business communications company with a total process for educating, motivating and connecting people. Learn more at www.nierenberggroup.com

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