Posted by Admin on April 28, 2009 under Workplace | 
Let’s face it, we all need a break from work every now and then but just how do you convince your boss to let you go on a vacation? Below are some of the bet tips to help get you going on your much needed vacation.
Tip #1. Be honest. Don’t be afraid to talk to you boss and let him or her know just what your plans are. Many people are afraid to ask for time off but if they are up front, they may be surprised to find that their boss will be more than happy to give them the time off.
Tip #2. Do not wait till the last minute to get the ball rolling. Planning early allows you to get things straightened out with your boss, plus your boss will be less likely to say no if the plans are already in place.
Tip #3. Offer to keep the lines of communication open with your employer. This way he or she will feel like you are not totally gone if they should need your assistance. You can have set times to call in so that the calls from work will not take up your entire vacation.
Tip #4. You boss will most likely feel more comfortable if he or she knows where you will be. It may feel like you skipped out on the company if no one knows where you are or how to get a hold of you.
Tip #5. Keep in mind that you should make your message to everyone about your leave short and sweet. No one needs to know all the details about your entire trip.
Taking a vacation doesn’t have to be difficult. If you plan ahead and talk with your boss, things should go smooth and you will be on that trip in no time at all. Keep in mind that you are allowed, by law, to take and use your vacation time, just try not to step on toes when you do it. Vacation should be fun, exciting and a time to relax away from work. Don’t be afraid to ask for your time off. You deserve it.
Posted by Admin on January 23, 2009 under General |
Do you ever find yourself with more to do than you can handle, while others around you seem to handle things without ruffling the feathers?
Have you wanted to find ways to handle your time better?
When you incorporate professional time management strategies into your day, you will realize that your whole life will suddenly take a 180 degree turn and running smoother than ever before.
So, let’s learn how to free up the clutter and get some things done!…
If you have a list written the night before, you can rest easier in bed knowing there is nothing you have to remember the next day. Flying by the seat of your pants might be a good way to accommodate emergencies, but it can become quite frustrating when it seems you are constantly scrambling to remember what you are doing next. A few minutes of your time can save volumes of headaches later.
Sometimes avoiding those pesky jobs merely keeps you from freeing up time. Appoint time to make those routine phone calls, file your paperwork and take care of the other jobs. Once those are done, they won’t be competing for your attention and you can devote yourself to more important things.
Whatever your personal distractions are, eliminate them from your work area. Turn off the email, pager, cell phone and shut the door. Committing to a set amount of time to work on an important project will make it more likely to happen on time.
Don’t use a break as an excuse to figure out what to do next. By taking very specified breaks, you can work towards a stopping point. Use your break to take a quick walk or stretch for a few minutes. This will get your blood flowing again and will help you re-focus.
You don’t have to do everything. Stop being a control freak. Assign tasks to others to help with the smaller jobs. Once you learn that it isn’t always “easier to do it yourself” you can free time up to take care of more important things.
If you have a hard time telling people no, tell them no anyway. Choose the events and projects that are really important to you, and eliminate the rest of them from your calendar. Once you learn to be assertive, you will figure out you don’t have to go to every party and event that comes along. Spending time with your friends should not feel like an obligation.
There are countless other ways that you can save time during your work day, but if you keep reading more you are not using that time as productively! You cannot manage your time simply by reading the time management articles and books. So stop reading, and get started with streamlining. Plan your day, write your grocery list, and do some of those jobs you have been putting off. You will be happy with the results and your stress level will be much lower… I promise.
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Posted by Admin on January 13, 2009 under General |
All of us procrastinate at least one time or other somewhere in our lives. What is procrastination you ask? It is putting a task off that you need to get done now to another time. People procrastinate on things like housework, job assignments, homework, and other life tasks. Would you like to know how to beat procrastination?
Why do you procrastinate?
To beat procrastination you must know the causes of procrastination. Are you procrastinating due to lack of being organized? This can overwhelm you and make you not know where to start getting your tasks done. Are you not sure you can do the task correctly therefore you are afraid to work at it, I mean are you looking for perfectionism? Have you fallen into the trap of Internet or watching TV rather than doing your chore? Or are you just mentally lazy and cannot self motivate yourself to do your work no matter what kind of work it is? There are many other reasons for procrastination than listed here. Let’s see what we can do about these reasons though.
Here are some ways of how to beat procrastination:
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If you are just mentally lazy, this is the hardest of the reasons shown to kick. You have to make yourself want to get your work done first before anything. This can be quite difficult especially if you have spent years being mentally lazy. Being mentally lazy leads you to being physically lazy so you have to work on both. Split your work into small sections so that you are working on things for very short periods and getting a little bit done at a time. But plan on not quitting until the entire job is done. Then you can allow yourself to play until the next day. The next day plan will be getting more done than the day before. Keep increasing your workload as the days move on until you are being motivated and active again to tackle your daily tasks with a sense of enthusiasm instead of drudgery.
Maybe these tips will help you know how to eliminate procrastination from your life. You will feel so much better about yourself by beating procrastination step by step so gives these tips a try today.
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