Approach everyday as embarking on a new, exciting project.

When was the last time you embarked on a new exciting project? If we look at it, every day can be seen as embarking on a new exciting project. Perhaps if we adopted a more positive outlook on our work and tasks, we would yield better results, and better results largely benefit us all. These results could also be used as tools of inspiration.

As the year draws to an end, much is due and required from us. What with deadline, year -end projects and exams for some of us in a short space of time. Where does one find the inspiration to deliver, effectively, timeously and excellently? It could be a matter of improving one’s work ethic, adopting new habits or simply eating better and drinking more water – we’ve probably read this before or heard it countless times. The truth is, for change to be effective, it has to be adopted and incorporated into one’s lifestyle. Success is not a quick fix, every day of our lives we learn something new. Here are a few tips below to help you fare well with the plethora of tasks given to you:

1. Writing down and making mental note of the top 3 important tasks to get done, effectively for the day – this creates a healthy habit of accountability;
2. Do not over commit yourself, easier said than done, however it is important to produce qualitative work;
3. Get enough sleep, try to eat well and stay hydrated;
4. Simplify your tasks, if there is a task to be done, get on it straight away as the old adage goes, do not put off work for tomorrow that you can do today;
5. ASK FOR HELP;
6. Consult and collaborate to find solutions to problems;
7. Organize all your work, colour coding helps for ease of access;
8. Keep a clear record of time;
9. Make time for recreation;
10. Fact check, edit and test yourself this helps you assess your work and identify errors. It also helps the memory to recite things over.

This is a mere guide that can be incorporated into your already existing work patterns. The BLA-LEC wishes everyone the best with all the endeavours in 2015. Make everyday a worthwhile day, always learning.

*Source zenhabits.net