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. THOMAS A. TIME MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATORS LIMONCELLI (2006) Managing Interruptions mt 晨 mutual interruption Shield (or project time if solo) including physical space Key Principles ! One "database" 88 redirect to right person, Delegate improve signs acknowledge by Record writing down (incl. time) 18 if urgent, show action (record previous task) oso Conserve brain power (Conserve RAM) for what's important Develop routines (reuse code) Develop habits & mantras (compile) Maintain focus (kernel semaphore) Manage your social life (not an optional with the same tools Focus Long other Current (term storage corres feature) DRAM-needs Constant refreshing, diverts resources Clear by putting things. into your organizer Uncluttered environment Could you O pleas Te-mail me? RR Corridor ambush

MultitaskingGood: "Hurry upand wait" tasks.Bad: stressed orSleep-deprivedOrganizer•CalendarLife goals•Daily• To do•ScheduleRecord in to-do list•Notesvirtual window + consistentmanagerDone? Priority Time TaskLayoutRoutinesex: automatic checks whileperforming certain tasks,backups, "things to pack"Look for:.•Repeated unscheduled events MaintenanceRelationships & career buildingProcrastinating takes longerthan actionThings you forget oftenLow-priority tasks that areSometimes skippableDeveloping new skillsDon't trustGoalsImolyr5 years!Prof. PersonalCycleOct 27, 2013Sacha Chuabefore !P1. Create today's schedule
  1. Create today's to do list
  2. Prioritize & reschedule
  3. Work the plan
  4. Finish the day (move
Unfinished items)
  1. Leave the office
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