tips and tricks

what hinders productivity?

WHAT WE CONTROL

• Time management
• To ability to say Yes or No
• Our own Organisational skills
• Stress/tiredness

it's ok to say no

why we don't say no

• Real interest
• Don't want to be rude
• To avoid conflict
• Don't want to appear lazy

How to say no

saying no

• IMPORTANT - Say no to the request, not the person
• "Let me think about it and get back to you"
• "This does not meet by needs right now, but I will keep you in mind"
• "I can't commit, as I have other responsibilities at the moment"
• I'm not the best person, but why don't you try X?

be prepared to miss out

Need a boost at work

Why take a break

• Let's you step back from your work
• Helps you slow your brain down, it needs a rest!
• Give you better ideas, clarity
• Give you time to reflect on your work
• Prevents you from becoming tired

wHY DO WE PUT THINGS OFF

• You are afraid you will do a poor job of it
• Because you don't FEEL like doing it
• Because it is hard, boring or uncomfortable
• The scale of the job

A TO DO LIST CAN HELP

TRADITIONAL LIST

• Many tasks can cause your brain to go haywire
• Might overlook something really important
• Can't get everything done, can feel like you are drowning

3 TASK LIST

• With three tasks, it forces you to really focus on what is important
• Your day will seem more manageable
• Visible satisfaction of actually crossing off tasks often

todoist

www.todoist.com

• Great for when you out of the office
• Works offline
• Snycs automatically with all your electronic devices, phones, tablets, PC
• Simple, simple, simple
• Uncompleted tasks stay on the list 

Demo time

Take Control

• We can't control everything, focus on what you can control
• Say No
• Take a break, you will be 22% more productive in doing so
• Make a daily list that works for you

queries or theories???