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14. Learn how to say
“no”
Are you a people
pleaser? Do you love
to help people every
time they ask for it?
Sometimes when you
always say yes to others,
you put your own needs
second.
Learning how to say “no”
or even “not right now”
will help you prioritize
your energy and focus. If
you have a tight deadline,
effort and thinking in your most productive you must put your work before supporting
hours each day. Save the less demanding others. This isn’t to say you should never help
routine tasks for the rest of the day. Your your coworkers, but recognize when your
prioritized tasks will receive your best energy.
work takes priority.
And those busy, routine tasks might be
candidates for elimination if there is software 15. Ask questions early on
or automation that can handle them. Consider Rather than wait until the last minute to ask
investing some time into improving those your questions or seek guidance, jump on it
processes. as early as possible. It helps you identify and
solve problems you might encounter later on.
13. Do work that you enjoy
It may be stating the obvious to say do what Plus, you don’t want to exhaust yourself trying
to solve it alone if you know your manager
you love, but it makes all the difference. could help you with it. That way, you’ll
Choosing projects that you feel passionate complete tasks faster and not waste time
about motivates you to do your best. It also trying to find solutions. If it’s a question about
makes work feel less effortful. Of course, not
every job can be your favorite, but adding in a repetitive task or something you often do,
work you love will give you something to look it’ll also help your future efficiency.
forward to each day and positively impact your The bottom line
mental health.
Remember: implementing these tips to work
Reflect on what aspects of your work smarter won’t change your life overnight.
empower you and make conscious choices to Practicing these smart working strategies
pursue them. If that means changing jobs, it takes time, and you have to experiment to find
might be time to make the switch. what works for you before sticking to it.
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