A lot of our daily stress comes from having to complete routine
tasks in the midst of a heavy workload and interruptions.
How can you make sure you complete every step of the job when
everyone wants more of your time? When every interruption makes
you think you might forget an important item?
Cut the stress by listing all of your routine tasks and then
building a checklist to include every step required. Add a note
about the tools needed to do the job so you don’t have to think
through this each time.
When the job comes up, pull out the checklist and mark off the
steps as you complete them. Interruptions are no big deal, and
you don’t have to think about whether you’ve forgotten anything.
No matter how hectic your day, you’ll have your well-thought-out
list to make sure everything is done correctly.
This tip is what they call a “no brainer” because you can take
care of these tasks even if your brain is off on vacation. And
someone else can take care of the job when you are away from the
office.
It seems elementary, but these lists can do wonders for your
stress level.
The Leadership Edge: “If you don’t go after what you want,
you’ll never have it, If you don’t ask, the answer is always no.
If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.”
Nora Roberts
Copyright 2010 – Dale Collie