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Eight Ways to Control Your Time ROBERT H. TARDIFF
Selling’s pressures, fast pace, and daily competi- tion leave many salespeople starting and finishing every day feeling rushed, frustrated, and tense. A constant state of anxiety is often a prelude to burn- out – so learn how to prioritize your tasks and take control of the factors that prey on your efficiency, productivity, and well-being.
Try these eight steps to help you manage your time and workload more efficiently.
1. WORK ON YOUR ATTITUDE Many of us hate feeling gloomy or moody, yet rarely make a conscious effort to think more positively and stop worrying about things we can’t
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control. Think of the problems you’re worried about right now. If you can control them, start thinking positively about solutions. If you can’t control them, don’t resort to worrying – that wastes emotional and physical energy you could be putting to more productive use.
2. MAKE A COMMITMENT TO TRY SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY TO IMPROVE THE USE OF YOUR TIME
When we start a new job or move into a new home, most of us try to find the shortest route to and from work – and alternative routes to take if we en- counter roadblocks or detours. Good time management follows the same principle. Streamline your work habits by re-examining them to find out how you can save more time without sacri- ficing performance or work quality.
3. SET GOALS To increase motivation, write down your goals and why they’re impor- tant to you. Outline an action plan to help bring you closer to them. Small steps each day add up to a giant leap toward your goal. Your action plan will
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