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1. Make Lists<\/strong> There are lots of\u00a0<\/span>apps<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>that can help too! 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Or perhaps you just keep putting off that big deadline that\u2019s hovering over you? Either way, getting your workspace and your task list organised is a surefire way to help get your head space back on track. Our […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1270,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Take a moment and think back to when you decided \u2018to go it alone\u2019 or step up to the challenge of being a business leader or entrepreneur. The reasons may have been many. Was it to have more flexibility, set your own standards, widen your network, and create unique and innovative ideas without being overwhelmed by continuous bureaucracy?\r\n\r\nThe pressure of time pressure<\/strong>\r\nIn today\u2019s fast-paced business environment, success is often linked to development speed. Time pressure seems to have worsened, with clients wanting jobs delivered yesterday! And let\u2019s not forget the volume of paperwork, emails and uncontrolled growth in project scope\u2026resulting in disrupted thinking time.\r\n\r\nEmbrace being creative<\/strong>\r\nThe Neuroscience of creativity shows you are wired differently. You need to allow higher levels of curiosity, and a desire for novelty. Your brain needs the opportunity to wander, to be restless, you need spontaneity and free flowing thinking to generate fresh ideas.\r\nRoutine tasks are a real turn-off for creativity and innovation. Research suggests multitasking ruins productivity, causes mistakes, and impedes creative thought.\r\n\r\nHow to stay innovative<\/strong>\r\nIs continuous multitasking and endless admin still a reality for you? Putting a stop to it is easier than you think!\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve lost your creative flow, then take the time to replenish it. Don\u2019t let admin tasks get in your way, ask for help.\r\n\r\nStay Innovative and offload your admin tasks to a Virtual Assistant PA.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nA Virtual Assistant can help you get back doing what you do best -. big idea thinking.\r\nThink how much time you could save by #SayingNotoAdmin<\/strong> and having a Virtual Assistant PA.\r\n\r\nNo more time spent\u2026\r\n
Yes, you\u2019ve heard it before, but it works! It\u2019s simple, the smartest way to unload your over-worked brain is to get it all out on paper (or for those that prefer something a little more high-tech, a Smartphone, tablet, or whatever you\u2019re most comfortable with).<\/p>\n\n
<\/strong>Put a number, an asterisk, re-sort or highlight. Get that list working for you. Concentrate on the big stuff \u2013 the things you know are going to take the longest time. Put them near the top, somewhere you can\u2019t ignore them. The sense of achievement when you manage to cross these tasks off will be immense. And then you can reward yourself with a few \u2018little\u2019 tasks to help break up the intensity.<\/p>\n
Your list is ready, your priorities are set, and it\u2019s time to get down to business. Set yourself a realistic deadline for each item. Start by breaking things down by hours, half hours, quarter hours or even ten-minute slots. Make an appointment to meet friends, go out for lunch or get a haircut, and then organise your tasks around it, accordingly \u2013 it\u2019s amazing what you can achieve when you have a \u2018reward\u2019 in sight.<\/p>\n
If you have a seemingly insurmountable task ahead of you, break it down into smaller chunks. As you start to simplify the job into separate elements, you will be able to concentrate on getting it done, piece by piece.<\/p>\n
Use reminders to flag up deadlines, set up rules on your email so that you can see when important emails need to be responded to. Set your phone to vibrate and let voicemail take a message. This way you can turn your full attention to the job in hand, without any distractions.<\/p>\n
If you are still struggling to stay on top and feel like you are slowly sinking under a pile of admin, then perhaps what you need is a bit of professional help \u2013 of the administrative kind.<\/span><\/p>\nWhatever it may be, help is at hand. Designated is a one-stop-shop created with you specifically in mind. We are here to enable you to hand off tasks and concentrate on your core business.<\/h3>\n
With us by your side, you will find you are able to focus on productivity, deliver greater results and generally be free to be the high-flying executive you are meant to be. Alternatively, you might find that you have a few less grey hairs and a lot less to worry about.<\/h3>\n
Get working smarter not harder<\/h3>\n
Speak to us about how we can help bring time saving and cost effective professional support into your business.\u00a0 With Designated PA \u2013 where you\u2019re in safe hands.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Call 0207 952 1460<\/a>\u00a0or email us at \u00a0info@designatedgroup.com<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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