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We all have important meetings and appointments. Sometimes they are delayed, sometimes we are delayed. Here are three things you can do to save time and be more productive:
Habit 1: Get there early
Try to budget an extra 15-20 minutes to get to your meeting or appointment. This at the very least will reduce your stress level in the event of accidents, traffic or other delays. This added stress can take you out of the mental state you need to be in for important meetings. Plus, getting there early allows you to park in a get away position (for a faster exit) and gives you time to do any last minute preparation (review your notes, use the rest room, etc…).
Habit 2: Bring work to do with you
We’ve all spent more than our fair share of time in the waiting room of a doctor’s office. I think my record was four hours. By catching up on your reading or responding to email, you can make the time more productive. Resist the temptation to read the tabloids and fluff magazines such as People that are scattered throughout the waiting room unless they are related to work you do.
Habit 3: Listen while you drive
Driving can be both boring and frustrating but using that time to listen to a book can actually make it productive. Listening to something enjoyable will cut your stress level and listening to an audio book that teaches you something will make it productive. I usually get through an audio book a week while I’m in the car.
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August 13 2008
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June 20 2010
[...] Routines are a powerful way to create a good habit. Many experts say that if you do something daily for 21 days, you’ll develop a habit. I believe it’s more like 30 because we’re all different and some people need a little longer for a habit to stick than others. I’ve used routines to create good habits a number of times. I’ve exercised every day for over a year so each night when I shut down my computer, I’ll do a few minutes of exercises if I haven’t already exercises for that day. I never forget to exercise because it’s part of my routine and I exercise every day regardless of whether it’s a weekday, weekend, holiday or even if I’m sick (my workout on a day I’m sick is significantly different than it would be on a day I’m well). Habits are a great way to get things done and can help you with both your personal and professional goals. For example, if you’re trying to write a book it might be helpful if you could spend 30 minutes each morning or evening working on it. If you frequently skip breakfast and opt for junk food throughout the day, you could develop a habit of eating a healthy breakfast each morning. Take a look at your own goals and you can probably find something that could benefit from extra attention or efforts on a daily basis. [...]