Bookends – More Productive Thoughts

First thing Monday morning, glance over the entire week. Identify key meetings and determine the best time to prepare for them.

At the end of Friday, while doing the weekly report, look forward to next week. See what’s coming up and where to start on Monday.

First thing every morning, glance at the day’s calendar. Make a specific plan for travel, lunch and second breakfast.

Make a list of tasks that need to be completed today.

Clean out the email inbox by deleting, archiving and responding to messages, as appropriate.

At the end of the day, glance over the next day’s schedule. Identify where the day will begin and get a general sense for its shape.