Working Smarter Not Harder by Timo Kinder is a quick read that identifies 18 different ways to improve your working day. Tips range from learning new valuable computer skills to understanding your own workin
g patterns and rhythms. A easyto- read guide that will help anyone increase their productivity one step at a time!
“To have a solid foundation for personal productivity, the following blocks must be in place: proper mindset, physical activity, optimum nutrition & enough sleep.”
1. HAVE A POWERFUL START TO YOUR DAY
2. UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIMAL WORKING RHYTHM
3. KEEP DISTRACTIONS AT BAY
4. NEVER START YOUR DAY UNPLANNED
5. DRINK WATER
6. IDENTIFY THE MOST IMPORTANT TASKS AND DO THEM FIRST
7. ASK THESE QUESTIONS BEFORE YOUR NEXT MEETING
8. BATCH SIMILAR TASKS TOGETHER
9. PROCESS YOUR EMAIL EFFECTIVELY
10. DELEGATE, THE RIGHT WAY
11. TAKE BREAKS
12. TAKE CARE OF THE FROGS RIGHT AWAY
13. CREATE CHECKLISTS
14. TAKE A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR WORK BEFORE VACATION
15. FOCUS ON ONE THING AT A TIME
16. CONTROL THE BUSYWORK
17. KNOW YOUR TOOLS (AND YOUR KEYBOARD TOO)
18. KNOW HOW YOU SPEND YOUR TIME ON YOUR COMPUTER