Work productivity, time management, organization, tools and tips

My office became a magnet for mountainous piles as I finished a six-month book project.

I was able to eliminate the avalanches by dedicating just 10 minutes a day to the cleanup. In one week, the office looked 100 percent better.

The tasks that seem hard to tackle become more manageable when you break the project into smaller pieces. That way it doesn't look totally overwhelming.

Shirley

Shirley,
Yes, short bursts of activity can make almost any job palatable. Choosing an amount of time to work and then sticking to it is a good technique. Too many times people work for 10 minutes and then feel guilty that they're stopping when there's still so much to do. That way lies burnout.

Use a timer and put in your 10 minutes. When the bell rings, you can stop. You've accomplished something. You'll do it again tomorrow and eventually the job will be done.