Achieving Productivity

Getting your physical and digital workspaces organized is a great way to be more productive. In this book, you'll learn the rewards of a more organized workspace. You'll find out what a productive workspace looks like and how to declutter your workspace to match. You'll learn how to manage your digital workspace and how to tame the e-mail monster. And finally, you'll find out how to make your new clutter-free life last by making organization a habit. Procrastination makes you a less effective employee, and causes you stress at the same time. In this book, you'll learn about the reasons people procrastinate, fear of giving up control, lack of self- discipline, being overwhelmed, lack of interest, and fear of failing are some of the reasons behind procrastination and the rewards you'll reap when you overcome procrastination. You'll learn how to build self-discipline and fight time wasters. And finally, you'll find out how to set priorities and focus on achieving them, and how to say no when you need to. While your time is limited, it's possible to do more with your time by being more productive - producing more value in the time you have. In this book, you'll learn about managing tasks in a way that maximizes your productivity. You'll discover the benefits of assessing the time and value of your tasks, identifying your priorities, chunking your time, building a schedule, creating an effective to-do list, and making effective use of your to-do list. It's difficult to stay on top of a busy work schedule and at the same time balance family responsibilities, personal goals, and trips away. Achieving productivity in your personal life will help you keep a sensible balance between home and work. In this book, you'll learn how to prepare for trips, plan personal and household tasks, and become more organized as a parent. You'll also explore tips for getting out the door in the morning and for maintaining your well-being.