Your Back to Work Checklist

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It’s usually “back to school” time when Target is selling Halloween decorations in the summer, but as COVID-19 safety protocols allow things to open up more? — it’s time to get back to work for some of you!?

If you’re heading back to the office five days a week (or part of the week), try to treat it with the same back to school excitement that kids have.

Here’s a checklist for taking that back to school attitude with you to the office.

1) Do One Thing At a Time.??

Even with your new found inspiration, you should take it easy.?

Don’t dive right into multitasking (some people argue it’s not even a real thing btw.)?

Tackle one thing at a time. If that means turning off your phone or email alerts, then so be it!

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2) Try Something New.?

Thinking outside of the box is such a cliche idea. Isn’t that ironic??

But I think that going about tasks that you do everyday differently, helps keep them exciting. Even though you’ve been going to the same websites and blogs for your stories year after year, try something new today.?

Spice it up a bit for the new “school year.”

3) Make a List.?

I just can’t help myself…I had to sneak it in here!?

Making a list will help you to focus. ?Write down all the things you want to accomplish today, tomorrow and in the future.? The simple act of writing something down is like setting a goal (and makes you more inclined to get it done).? Brainstorming is also easier with a list of ideas.

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4) Take a Walk.?

If you’re tackling a whole bunch of new projects, energize yourself with a mind-clearing walk. It’s been proven that taking a short break, getting some fresh air and giving yourself a chance to de-stress will increase productivity.?

5)? Be Forgiving.?

This goes for you and for everyone around you. Even if you’re pumped for the status report meeting, others might be sluggish getting back into the swing of things. (Or vise versa!) Give him or her or yourself a break. Don’t be too hard on yourself. If you don’t get your entire to-do list done today, it’s okay! It’s just the first day (or week) back.??

You’ll have plenty of time to get things done. Just take things one task at a time.

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