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Post by meganlynch on Apr 15, 2014 14:38:53 GMT -6
This video makes several good points. Prioritizing your work will definitely help with avoiding interruptions. When something pops up, you will be able to tell your self if you can work on it now or save it for later. I constantly feel that everything needs to be addressed immediately. If I start deciding ahead of time what tasks need to be accomplished first, I will be able to get more done without the 'busy' feeling.
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Post by lmoore on Apr 15, 2014 16:19:08 GMT -6
Interruptions at work will always come but it is important how you react to them. Making decisions early and often can help to avoid “the busy trap.” Prioritizing will help for when unexpected things come up such as meetings.
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Post by chelsearickett on Apr 16, 2014 20:55:44 GMT -6
I actually read something similar to this on Facebook today that my friend posted. She said, "Being a busy person should never be confused with being a productive person. A busy person has no time; a productive person has plenty of time. A busy person makes excuses; a productive person finds ways. Productivity leads to success, busy-ness leads to...a chicken with its head cut off- a big fat mess." I liked this, because it'd very true. At the end of the night after wasting hours on Facebook and watching Clean House reruns, I may realize it's time to do homework or clean and then I feel "busy". But, if I would have started way earlier in the day and either multitasked or just put down the distractions, then maybe I could have some free time, AFTER everything else is done.
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Post by Jessica Aucoin on Apr 21, 2014 19:55:14 GMT -6
This video is so relatable! I don’t know when it happened but at the beginning of the semester I told myself that I would stay so on top of my work that I’d always be able to pick and choose off of my to-do list what I wanted to do. That dream ended pretty quickly and I feel like I’m just doing whatever assignment is due first, even if that means putting off something else that I know I won’t be able to finish later. I think the tips in the video are really useful because it’s about being very aware of the work you have and how to deal with surprise tasks in conjunction with your tasks. Sometimes you may have to say no to something you really wanted to participate in but at the same time, it’s important to not overfill your plate.
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Post by mwinner123 on Apr 21, 2014 21:10:18 GMT -6
Work is a place of continual interruptions. I know this firsthand. Whenever you are working on a large project, it is almost necessary for someone to bother you with some sort of task and problem. However, oftentimes, they will hover over you or request that you set aside everything you are doing, simply to help them with their project. By understanding the broad view of everything you have going on and coming up, you can walk around confidently knowing what could pop up or even what could be pushed back. Basically, she spoke a lot about having a priority list, but also having an understanding of work day aspects and a flexibility to make everything happen. When we start doing every project that pops up in our face, we lose track of time and push back those larger and more critical projects back, causing us to miss deadlines, etc. In all, make priorities, and be willing to say "no", if the situation calls for it.
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Post by jessweaver on Apr 22, 2014 21:54:59 GMT -6
I often find myself caught in the "busy trap." I make a to-do list every morning, but throughout the day things come up and get added to my list. These things that are added to my list sometimes take precedence over the things that were already on my list. In the end, I end up with a ton of things on my list and sometimes none of them are accomplished because of other things that come up throughout the day. I think that no matter how much we try to plan out our days, there are always going to be things that come up that we cannot control and must handle right then and there, even if they throw our entire schedules off.
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Post by amandayoung3231 on Apr 23, 2014 9:47:14 GMT -6
This is great advice. I will use this in my interview that I have later today. The position I am applying for is just like what she described. I will remember to decide on what to do rather than just doing the work. Making a check list could help me.
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Post by sdoescher on Apr 24, 2014 15:11:33 GMT -6
This was an excellent video. There is never a shortage of things to do. However, not all of those things need to be done. In order to be productive, it is important to decide what tasks deserve your attention and focus on them with your time. Doing this beforehand will ensure you complete al necessary task rather than completing unnecessary and failing to complete the truly important ones. Also, by doing this you can say no when necessary to interruptions. In general, we are more productive when we have a plan then when we shoot from the hip.
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Post by sdoescher on Apr 24, 2014 15:12:06 GMT -6
This was an excellent video. There is never a shortage of things to do. However, not all of those things need to be done. In order to be productive, it is important to decide what tasks deserve your attention and focus on them with your time. Doing this beforehand will ensure you complete all necessary task rather than completing unnecessary and failing to complete the truly important ones. Also, by doing this you can say no when necessary to interruptions. In general, we are more productive when we have a plan then when we shoot from the hip.
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Post by dnewson on Apr 26, 2014 19:02:50 GMT -6
The suggestions provided in this video are several that I have heard before. I always have a projected list of tasks to complete, and I prioritize them in order of importance. The only area that I need to work on is to not be readily available when someone contacts me for assistance. These were very good points in this video.
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Post by racheleperes on Apr 27, 2014 16:50:50 GMT -6
It's best to work smart in the business environment. Working smart will help you avoid getting too far off track and will help you to get more accomplished in a day.
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Post by wwerner on Apr 29, 2014 10:35:58 GMT -6
The quote, "work smarter not harder", is the truth in business and in life. We need to plan out our month and know exactly what is going to be on our schedule and when it needs to be done. Because there will always be more tasks that pop in that must get done first.
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Post by ashleysegalla on Apr 30, 2014 12:03:13 GMT -6
The modern workday is very unpredictable. Instead of doing everything on our to-do list, we tend to do what is in front of us at that time. We need to decide what to do before we actually do it. The most important part of a job is defining your work. Prioritizing your work is a key part of work. Interruptions happen, but it is possible to change the way you react to them. If you prioritize your to-do list, then you will be able to handle situations with minimal stress.
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Post by codylejeune on Apr 30, 2014 12:27:36 GMT -6
Interruptions always happen. Knowing how to handle interruptions can make the work day go by a lot faster. Also, with planning out all of the tasks that need to be done, you will be able to either accept or decline more responsibilty.
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Post by susiekaz on Apr 30, 2014 23:06:54 GMT -6
Although this video makes sense and brings up a lot of good ideas, no one will eveer actually sit down and prioritize their work load. I think the important thing and what this video is trying to say is to be organized! The most important thing to do at work is to be organized and write down the things that need to get done! Problems arise when employees are a mess and have all their tasks in their head. It is much easier to get side tracked or let unimportant things get in the way when you are scatter brained! People work faster and more efficient when things are organized.
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