Table of Contents
Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8
Things To Do Before Work ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9
1 Make a list of your tasks for the day. ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
2 Check your agenda for the next few weeks. ……………………………………………………………………………… 9
3 Use an app to keep track of your checklist. ………………………………………………………………………………. 9
4 Set up reminders for meetings and tasks. ………………………………………………………………………………. 10
5 Prepare all the materials that you need. ………………………………………………………………………………… 10
6 Set your cellphone to silent or vibrate-only mode. ………………………………………………………………….. 10
7 Have a personal SIM and a work SIM. ……………………………………………………………………………………. 10
8 Choose neutral ringtones. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
9 Short message and reminder ringtones are best. …………………………………………………………………….. 11
10 Manage your e-mail settings. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
11 Proper work space setup. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11
12 Check your tools and equipment. ………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
13 If you didn’t do so the day before, tidy up. …………………………………………………………………………… 12
14 Distribute data and supplies. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
15 Check the evening news the day before. ………………………………………………………………………………. 12
16 Eat a hearty breakfast. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13
17 Prepare everything you need the day after. ………………………………………………………………………….. 13
18 Have the proper mindset for work. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 13
19 Send out tomorrow’s work today. ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 14
Things To Do During Work ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
20 Check your inboxes regularly, not frequently. ……………………………………………………………………….. 15
21 If possible, set an inbox notification sound. ………………………………………………………………………….. 15
22 Focus! ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15
23 One task at a time. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
24 Learn and use shortcut commands. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 16
25 Get it right the first time, every time. …………………………………………………………………………………… 16
26 Identify the time of the day where you are at peak performance. …………………………………………… 17
27 Take notes. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17

29 Clear your mind as needed. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18
30 Get up and stretch regularly. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
31 Complete communication tasks as early as possible. ……………………………………………………………… 18
32 Close all programs and browser tabs or windows that don’t have something to do with work……. 18
33 Bookmark useful sites. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
34 Organize your bookmarks. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
35 Prioritize work as needed. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 19
36 Install a good antivirus program. …………………………………………………………………………………………. 20
37 Scan all files that you load onto your computer. ……………………………………………………………………. 20
38 Keep your virus definitions up-to-date. ………………………………………………………………………………… 20
39 Keep your private info private. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 20
40 Minimize open windows and applications…………………………………………………………………………….. 21
41 Save regularly. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 21
42 Ask for UPS, or get a small one for yourself…………………………………………………………………………… 21
43 Keep regular backups. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22
44 Keep detailed information on backups. ………………………………………………………………………………… 22
45 Keep records and store them properly. ………………………………………………………………………………… 22
46 Perform regular maintenance for your work computer. …………………………………………………………. 23
47 Assign priorities …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23
48 Don’t procrastinate. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
49 Let yourself be seen. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
50 Organize productivity contests ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
51 Propagate communiqués ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
52 Update your agenda or schedules as needed. ……………………………………………………………………….. 24
53 Maintain good relationships at work. …………………………………………………………………………………… 24
Things To NOT Do During Work …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26
54 Don’t seek entertainment during your work time. …………………………………………………………………. 26
55 Don’t distract yourself. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26
56 Don’t let others distract you. ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 26
57 Don’t download and install with abandon. ……………………………………………………………………………. 27
58 Don’t stream videos or download using the company bandwidth

59 Don’t visit websites other than reference and work-related websites. …………………………………….. 27
60 Don’t socialize during work. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
61 Don’t meet someone out of the blue. ………………………………………………………………………………….. 28
Things To Do After Work …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
62 Put away your tools and equipment. ……………………………………………………………………………………. 30
63 Shut down your computer. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 30
64 If you need to leave your computer running, turn off the monitor and use an automatic shutdown application. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 31
65 Tidy up your workspace. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 31
66 Lock up. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
67 Review your work at the end of the day. ………………………………………………………………………………. 31
68 Pat yourself on the back. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 32
Things To Do In General ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 33
69 Find a way to unwind after work. ………………………………………………………………………………………… 33
70 Put some good music on. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 33
71 Get out of bed before the rest of the world. …………………………………………………………………………. 33
72 Do not drink your stress away. ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 34
73 Perform regular maintenance on all tools and equipment. …………………………………………………….. 34
74 Find out if anything’s expired. …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 34
75 Check for discrepancies in inventory. …………………………………………………………………………………… 35
76 Mix in with the right crowd. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 35
77 Perform financial audits. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 35
78 Find time to exercise. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 35
79 Get some well-deserved R & R…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 36
80 Get enough sleep. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 36
81 Make yourself comfortable. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 36
82 Stay “electronic.” ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 36
Things That Home-Based Workers Can Do ……………………………………………………………………………………. 38
83 Establish a routine……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38
84 Find out when you are most ready for work. ………………………………………………………………………… 38
85 Plan ahead of work. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39
86 Itemize your workload. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 39

87 Tell friends and family that you are on work mode. ……………………………………………………………….. 39
88 Focus but not on social networking sites. ……………………………………………………………………………… 40
89 Track your progress. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40
90 Set-up a home office or a separate space for work. ……………………………………………………………….. 40
91 Outsource some of the work. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 41
92 Buddy up and check on each other………………………………………………………………………………………. 41
93 Invest in sound and reliable technology. ………………………………………………………………………………. 41
94 Modern conveniences are your best friends. ………………………………………………………………………… 42
95 Take frequent and short breaks. ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 42
96 Dress for the occasion. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 42
97 If you are not up to it, STOP. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43
98 Quantity or quality? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 43
99 Do not burn yourself out…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 43
100 Get a change of scenery. …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 43
101 Suit yourself. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 44
Conclusion ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 45
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