Set Boundaries...
In order to do less and become more productive, there is one action item you must accomplish before you can succeed.
Especially if you're feeling -- or have ever felt -- this problem...
The Problem:?I'm Getting Walked On
This week, imagine you and I are at a shoe store.
Getting shoes. To walk together. (See what I did there?)
ME: "Hey, how are you?"
YOU: "I'm getting walked on."
ugh.
OK...
The Actionable Tip: Set Boundaries
Need some ideas?
Look at past editions of this newsletter here . Subscribe if you have not done that yet (to make sure you get these little actionable tips every week here).
Pick ONE at random and try that in order to set a new boundary.
One.
Today.
Now.
In the comments below, please share?ONE?actionable tip to help others "Set Boundaries" in order to do less and become more productive.
I look forward to learning more from you on this recommendation.
SQL Server, programmer analyst
1 个月I agree
Optimizing the Business of Healthcare | Business Development & Healthcare Leader
1 个月Don't check work emails first thing in the morning. I start the day with taking control of MY time.
Top Ma?tre D' in NYC | 130,000+ views per Quora post | Talent Manager | Entrepreneur | Investor | Advocate
1 个月“Today is the day to set some [new] boundaries. Err... Try to set one new one and take it from there.” Well put, Michael! ??
Empower Growth with Agile Learning Development?? | Coaching Brave Managers | Agile People Coach | Learning Designer
1 个月Set a time-box for interruptions. When somebody is interrupting you and you are in the middle of something, ask to deal with it in that time-box.