β Scribed by Rosemary Tator, Alesia Latson
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If you're overwhelmed and overworked, you don't need sympathy you need a powerful system for getting more done in less time. "More Time for You" shows you how to take advantage of today's most versatile and effective productivity enhancers mobile devices, online tools, and calendar software to become more organized and lead a less stressful life. The authors reveal their proven, practical approach for prioritizing, achieving goals, reducing stress, and increasing your capacity to do what matters most. Illustrated with screen shots from Microsoft Outlook, the authors' simple tips and step-by-step process make workplace organization a reality. Their upbeat tone and get-to-it approach make starting and sticking with the program easier than you'd ever imagine!
CONTENTS......Page 8
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS......Page 10
INTRODUCTION......Page 14
PART 1: SO MUCH TO DO......Page 18
CHAPTER 1 TIME AND EFFECTIVENESS......Page 20
CHAPTER 2 THREE COPING STRATEGIES THAT DONβT WORK......Page 38
CHAPTER 3 TIME AND YOU......Page 52
PART 2: KNOWING WHAT YOU WANT......Page 60
CHAPTER 4 BEING CLEAR ABOUT WHAT IS IMPORTANT......Page 62
CHAPTER 5 CREATING YOUR LIFE......Page 74
PART 3: THE MORE-TIME-FOR-YOU SYSTEM TO ORGANIZE YOUR WORK AND GET THINGS DONE......Page 86
CHAPTER 6 CAPTURING YOUR THOUGHTS......Page 88
CHAPTER 7 DESIGNING YOUR DAYS......Page 106
CHAPTER 8 DREAMS COME TRUE WHEN YOU PLAN......Page 127
CHAPTER 9 MANAGING E-MAIL......Page 136
CHAPTER 10 REDUCING E-MAIL VOLUME......Page 162
CHAPTER 11 BACK ON THE TRIAGE WAGON......Page 174
CHAPTER 12 SOCIAL MEDIA IS HERE TO STAY......Page 178
CHAPTER 13 RELAUNCHING YOUR CREATED LIFE......Page 188
CHAPTER 14 PARTING WORDS......Page 210
APPENDIX A: IMPLEMENTATION ACTION PLAN......Page 212
APPENDIX B: ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING CALENDAR AND E-MAIL SYSTEMS......Page 215
NOTES......Page 232
C......Page 234
E......Page 235
I......Page 236
P......Page 237
S......Page 238
Z......Page 239
ABOUT THE AUTHORS......Page 240
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