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How to Have a Productive Work Day – My 10 Minute Ritual

Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by Gallivanter in Career

I have been practising this ritual for quite a few years now, after having read on some article on how to be more productive, and it’s been doing wonders for me. It is a key in time management, as it gives you the opportiny to prioritize your work and complete them effectively.

I usually do my list first thing in the morning as it gives me a fresh perspective instead of doing it at the end of the day. However, I pre-write key things to do at the end of the day just in case I forget them the next day.

I used to prioritize according to importance, and with my superior introducing it to the team, I pretended that I knew it for the first time, eliminating the risk of looking like arrogant or a suck up.

It gives me better track of my day’s progress and also to anticipate adhoc work. At the end of each day, when I look at the list, it imparts a massive sense of accomplishment and pride.

If you’re in need of time management, especially if you cannot multi-task and easily get stressed when adhoc work come your way, give this a try, a committed try. It will work. Discipline is key.

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11 Comments to “How to Have a Productive Work Day – My 10 Minute Ritual”

TerraShield

Oct 28th, 2009

Interesting… I’ve always used the panic and hide in a corner approach. Disorganised should be my middle name.
foongpc

Oct 28th, 2009

I always have write a “To Do” list either the night before or first thing in the morning. It really does help! : )
foongpc

Oct 28th, 2009

I always write a “To Do” list either the night before or first thing in the morning. It really does help! : )
wel

Oct 28th, 2009

priority comes first….first 10-20 mins in office everyday listing down what to do accordingly..agreed…it teaches us to be more organized and be effective…
Nick Phillips

Oct 28th, 2009

I don’t really have a to do list la … But that doesn’t mean I don’t know how to prioritize … Blog, blog, blog, work, blog again … LOL!
tekkaus

Oct 28th, 2009

That’s a brilliant idea right? All of us should do that.
Alv0808

Oct 28th, 2009

Yup.. I do it always and it works..
Sarah

Oct 28th, 2009

Oooh, good tips. I will do exactly that..:)
xin

Oct 28th, 2009

hmmm how abt tips to stay awake at work? LOL
chegu carol

Oct 29th, 2009

i write my To-Do list in weekly basis and update it daily to check whether i need to add some more and to strike items that have been done. yes, it helps a lot to prioritize things.
Gallivanter

Nov 2nd, 2009

Thanks for sharing your respective thoughts and comments.

Xin, when you find the staying awake tips, please share!