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Technology, emails, meetings and drop-by interruptions often get blamed as the worst time wasters, but most time-wasting is self-inflicted. Maybe it's time to… Casey's eTip: Become Aware of Your Time Wasters "The biggest time wasters are self-imposed, such as procrastination, making mental notes , interrupting ourselves, searching for things, perfectionism,…

Here's another great idea from Harold Taylor (Making Time Work for You)… Casey's eTip: Create Your Own Scheduling Policy It's a guide for scheduling activities. It won't work all the time but it can most of the time. Consider factors like: * when your best brain time is (use that…

Spring is a wonderful season to release clutter so you can see what matters. It's time to… Casey's eTip: Let Go of Things You Don't Use According to Harold Taylor, a Canadian time management guru and a lovely, generous man, "A packrat is not someone who keeps things that are…

Do you labor under the mistaken belief that you probably aren't as productive as you "should" be? Such chronic low-grade self-disappointment saps energy. To shift it… Casey's eTip: Pretend Your Approach to Work Is Celebrated Imagine that you're the featured subject of an HRB.com or Inc.com article. Instead of apologizing…

It's so easy to fall prey to confirmation bias--seeking information in the world (including from other people) that aligns with our current thinking about an upcoming decision. That's why we need to consciously and carefully… Casey's eTip: Minimize Confirmation Bias When Making Decisions Here are some strategies you could try…

Some people have thicker skin than others. They welcome feedback and don't take it personally. For others, it helps to… Casey's eTip: Give Feedback with Care and Customization When some people receive corrective input, they perceive it as rejection or a threat. Their body floods with stress hormones and strong…

It's impossible to effectively prioritize, manage or delegate (or maybe even just ask for help) unless you have clarity about your commitments. If you don't, it's time to... Casey's eTip: Create and Update Your Project List I suggest David Allen's definition of a project: any goal that requires two or…

At work and home, multiple thoughts vie for our attention. To be more effective and efficient, however, it helps to... Casey's eTip: Practice Presence Being fully present in this moment means your attention and executive functioning are focused on the task at hand. You'll complete that task more quickly, accurately…

Traditionally, work meetings last 30 or 60 minutes because most calendars allow those increments. Don't let calendars define you! Instead… Casey's eTip: End Your Meetings Early to Allow Buffer Time When you end your meeting 10 minutes before the hour, for example, you give everyone time to have a bio…