Todo items into events.
If you find your self overwhelmed with number of meeting verses the amount of work you need to do, then you need to take back the control. Instead of the calendar dictating the day, you need to start defining your calendar and availability. One of the easiest way to ensure you have enough time to do whatever you need to do, is by converting your todo into events on your calendar. Having your tasks as calendar events can help you prioritize, stay focus and become productive.
Don’t waste time waiting.
From waiting in line to riding the elevator, and from office meetings to doctors appointments, it’s impossible to avoid waiting for someone or something or other variations of delays. But you don’t need to twiddle your thumbs while waiting.
Equip your self with a smart phone or a tablet, and use this time to be productive. Its important to remember that anything in moderation is healthy. YES, this too can become an addiction. So ONLY do this at the time when human interaction is imposable. To maintain a healthy balance, along side work related tasks mix up personal and family related tasks in these windows as well.
Improving your verbal communication, while capturing the moment of clarity.
Often as I am driving from or to work, I experience small burst of clarity for existing problems or perspectives. You probably get this too, when you are in the zone. Its your unconscious mind sputtering processed responses. These responses are often worth recording. In my case, its hard (and unlawful) to text and drive, thus I been using voice mails to leave my self messages with raw thoughts. With this trick, besides capturing the essential thoughts with their emotions and tone intact, you can accomplish more then just recording of your notes.
