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Stuart Kaufman, MS, MBA
“The Real Estate Coach”
Fall
2006 - Volume 6, Issue 3
Q.
Dear Coach:
I
have a difficult time staying focused on my work.
I am fine when working face to face with a client,
but when I get back to my office, I am all over the
place - jumping from one task to the next. I get work
done, but it gets done slowly and inefficiently. Any
suggestions?
Signed,
Very
distracted
A.
Dear "Very distracted":
You
are not alone when it comes to being distracted. We
all have lots of things to do and sometimes we don’t
know where to start. In addition, there are many distractions
that keep us from doing the really important stuff
that needs to get done.
Here
are some ideas to help you stay focused on your most
important work, while managing potential distractions.
- Be
clear on your priorities. Know what is most important
to accomplish each day.
- Write
down the three most important things you want to
accomplish today. Keep this list in front of you.
This is your “Priority to do List”.
- Set
aside an appropriate amount of time, in your schedule,
to work on your projects. Write the project name
directly in your schedule. Treat the time you schedule
for doing projects, the same as if you were spending
it with an important client.
- Completely
clear off your desk of everything except what you
want to work on.
- Close
your e-mail program! Don’t open it until your
project work is complete!
- Forward
your phone to voice mail and turn the ringer off.
- If
there are others in your office, put a sign on your
door or cube indicating that you do not want to
be interrupted. If your office is a source of distractions,
go somewhere quiet (i.e. Library, Conference Room)
- Let
others know (i.e. administrative assistants, colleagues,
spouse) when you are going to spend uninterrupted
time so that they can help intercept and handle
potential interruptions.
When
you manage your priorities and manage your distractions,
you are setting yourself up to be more productive
and successful!
About
the Author:
Stuart Kaufman, MS, MBA, is a Real Estate Coach
who specializes in helping Real Estate agents run
their business like a business while “Getting
their Sphere in Gear”. He resides in Washington
State and is a regular contributor to numerous Real
Estate publications nationwide. Got a question for
the coach? Contact Stuart at coach@stuartkaufman.com
or 206-725-1584.
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