The other day, the incoming President of one of the organizations I belong to, sent me an email.  He asked me to upload his video and

E Mail: Junk E Mail Addresses

When you have to give out an e-mail address to somebody who’s going to send you things you don’t want in your inbox, give them a special “junk” e-mail address. Then set up a rule so that everything to that address goes to a folder you review on your timetable.

Do you confirm all of your meetings? Sometimes when I have time, I find myself confirming an appointment but there are times when I get

Prime Time

Everybody has about three hours during the day when they are at their best. Figure out what your “Prime Time” is and then plan your day around it. Make sure that you dedicate that time to focus without interruptions on the activities that are of most value to you.

Interruptions – Come Back Later

When somebody interrupts you when you are busy, don’t let them interrupt your train of thought. Ask them to come back and see you at a specific time – you may be surprised that they actually figure out the answer and don’t come back to ask you.

I give a lot of seminars and speaking engagements around the country. Every time I speak, someone inevitably asks the question, “Can’t I just use an intern or lower level person to tweet for me?”

You can do what you want, but if you want your social media efforts to be effective and part of your on-going marketing efforts, then you need to have someone who is sensitive to your brand in charge of these efforts. This person needs to fully comprehend your product or service and know the right language, tone, etc., to place your brand the best possible light.

E Mail: Check on your Schedule

E-mails have overtaken the phone now as the most dangerously effective of all Time Bandits. Turn off your e mail alert and check your e-mail only four times a day…. do it on your schedule not the schedule of the people who are interrupting your more productive work.

Develop a “to don’t” List

Most people have a “To Do” list to record the tasks they need to “Get Done”, but it doesn’t help identify what you shouldn’t do yourself. For that you need a “To Don’t” list. Identify the culprits, put them on the list and defend your time by assigning them elsewhere.

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TIPS provided by Time Management expert Stephen Davies. You can see more TIPS and articles on his website www.timemanagementedge.com and his Facebook page It’s TIME to Manage

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