7 Simple Steps to Jumpstart Your Day the Right Way

You can maximize your productivity by taking full advantage of the first few hours of the workday. Jumpstarting your day the right way will not only get you started on the right foot but can help prevent those dreaded end-of-day crises from erupting. Leverage your morning hours as effectively as possible by following these seven simple steps.

1. Be on Time

While some executives and managers don’t have a strict schedule for reporting to work each day, you will be much more effective if you consistently arrive at work on time or perhaps even a little early. Not only do you set a good example for the people who work for you, but those early hours tend to be quieter and more distraction-free.

2. Check In with Your People

A ten-minute meeting with your key people is a great way to start the day and to keep everyone motivated and on course. Discussing the daily plan of action at the beginning of the workday will give people a reason to be on time, and get them focused on their responsibilities. Try to incorporate a little bit of fun in your meetings, and remember that the best way to motivate people is by being positive instead of negative.

3. Tackle What’s Most Important

Is there a call that you’re dreading making? Then the morning is the time to make it. Tackle the important tasks on your to-do list first to clear your mind and to create the momentum that will carry you through the rest of your day. Save less-important tasks for later in the day, or delegate them to others, so you can keep your focus on what’s most important.

4. Be Present

Do your best to remain present during all your interactions with employees, customers, vendors and others. It’s easy to get sidetracked thinking of the things that need to be accomplished, but giving employees your undivided attention during conversations and meetings ensures that you really hear what they say. Ignore the computer screen, put down your smart phone, and simply listen — even if only for 5 minutes. Giving your employees the attention and respect they deserve will encourage them to come to you with more and better ideas.

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SOURCE: Inc.
Peter Economy