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10 tips to work smarter: tip 6 - Do one thing at a time and finish it!

To do two things at once, is to do neither... - Publilius Syrus
Door: Jennifer Boskeljon op 9 September 2021.
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Multitasking gives the feeling of being very efficient and productive. But nothing could be further from the truth… Constantly or unnecessarily switching between tasks costs extra time and energy. And in doing so, you increase the chance of mistakes and 'loose ends'. With your conscious brain you can only do one thing right at a time. Reason enough to stop here permanently!

  • Allow yourself to do 1 thing at a time and give this job the attention it deserves. And preferably finish it before you start something new. In addition to your focus, this also increases the quality and efficiency of your work.
  • Did you know that your interlocutor notices immediately if you do not listen to them with 100% attention? Even when you're on the phone. You often respond a fraction too late or you get stuck in 'ehhh'. This is not only disrespectful, but also ineffective. So close all applications on your PC while you are on the phone. Or walk up and down to get the blood flowing again in your body and to your brain. Do you have extra movement?
  • Are you working on a big job and something comes your way in between that you feel you really need to pick up NOW? Then put aside what you were doing and give this new task your full attention. Make a note of where you left off, so that you can quickly pick up the old task again at the right point.

This is the sixth tip in a series of 10 tips to work smarter.

Introduction
Tip 0 Arrive on time
Tip 1 Make a daily schedule
Tip 2 Focus on what you can influence yourself
Tip 3 Keep agreements with yourself
Tip 4 FUN first
Tip 5 Clear your head
Tip 6 Do one thing at a time and finish it!
Tip 7 Cluster activities
Tip 8 Create a tidy workplace
Tip 9 Ban jammers
Tip 10 End the day positively

You too can work smart with more results and fun! Jennefer Boskeljon gives a at Lagant classroom skills training Time management, you can also use this training as self-study Time management Follow.

Do you want to know more? Or would you like to get acquainted first without any obligation? Then sign up for the free inspiration workshop Time management.


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Multitasking gives the feeling of being very efficient and productive. But nothing could be further from the truth… Constantly or unnecessarily switching between tasks costs extra time and energy. And in doing so, you increase the chance of mistakes and 'loose ends'. With your conscious brain you can only do one thing right at a time. Reason enough to stop here permanently!

  • Allow yourself to do 1 thing at a time and give this job the attention it deserves. And preferably finish it before you start something new. In addition to your focus, this also increases the quality and efficiency of your work.
  • Did you know that your interlocutor notices immediately if you do not listen to them with 100% attention? Even when you're on the phone. You often respond a fraction too late or you get stuck in 'ehhh'. This is not only disrespectful, but also ineffective. So close all applications on your PC while you are on the phone. Or walk up and down to get the blood flowing again in your body and to your brain. Do you have extra movement?
  • Are you working on a big job and something comes your way in between that you feel you really need to pick up NOW? Then put aside what you were doing and give this new task your full attention. Make a note of where you left off, so that you can quickly pick up the old task again at the right point.

This is the sixth tip in a series of 10 tips to work smarter.

Introduction
Tip 0 Arrive on time
Tip 1 Make a daily schedule
Tip 2 Focus on what you can influence yourself
Tip 3 Keep agreements with yourself
Tip 4 FUN first
Tip 5 Clear your head
Tip 6 Do one thing at a time and finish it!
Tip 7 Cluster activities
Tip 8 Create a tidy workplace
Tip 9 Ban jammers
Tip 10 End the day positively

You too can work smart with more results and fun! Jennefer Boskeljon gives a at Lagant classroom skills training Time management, you can also use this training as self-study Time management Follow.

Do you want to know more? Or would you like to get acquainted first without any obligation? Then sign up for the free inspiration workshop Time management.


Time management reading material (related articles and blogs)
December 27 2022 by Jennifer Boskeljon
December 27 2022 by Jennifer Boskeljon
December 20 2022 by Jennifer Boskeljon
December 15 2022 by Jennifer Boskeljon
December 14 2022 by Jennifer Boskeljon
November 24 2022 by Jennifer Boskeljon
June 29, 2022 by Orlando Heijmerink
16 September 2021 by Jennifer Boskeljon
15 September 2021 by Jennifer Boskeljon
14 September 2021 by Jennifer Boskeljon
11 September 2021 by Jennifer Boskeljon
10 September 2021 by Jennifer Boskeljon
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By Jennefer Boskeljon

Jennefer Boskeljon is a coach, trainer and expert with more than ten years of experience in the field of smart working and personal effectiveness. Her goal is to make working Netherlands not only more efficient, but also more successful and happier. Over the past decade, she has been able to inspire and motivate thousands of professionals in many different organizations to work smarter with better results and more job satisfaction.

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