Hurry up and Read - A post about how we all Rush Around and why we should slow down

Do you feel like you are always in a Hurry?

It's in our nature to always be in a hurry however, it can lead to big mistakes. I am definitely guilty of this. I want to squeeze every minute I can into my day. I want to be super productive but I make mistakes when I'm rushing, as do most people. My stress and anxiety levels rise. I also feel guilty when I rush because I know if I had planned better I probably would not be rushing around. 

Here are a few things we can all do to slow down, feel better, be more productive, and make less overall mistakes.

1. Plan Ahead
   • Spend time evaluating your week before Monday morning. 
   • Do you need to reschedule anything?
   • Has something come up that is more important?
   • Do you have a deadline or a project that is fast approaching? 
2. Scheduling Appointments
   • Allow extra time between appointments. 
   • Don't over schedule yourself.
   • Prepare for appointments the day before.
3. Be mindful of how you are Feeling
   • Do you feel rushed or anxious?
   • Take breaks throughout the day.
   • Take deep breaths: seriously, they help.
4. Lunch Options
   • Plan ahead for snacks and lunch (Everyone Eats)
   • Make yourself lunch and bring snacks to the office 
   • Eating out is expensive and usually packs on the calories 
   • Eating a sack lunch saves time and money. 

There are articles, journals and books to back up the fact that rushing causes mistakes. Robert J. Kriegel, author of “How to Succeed in Business Without Working so Damn Hard.” Rushing, the #1 Cause of Errors in Journalism. An article about rushing linked to #1 cause of injuries in the workplace.

Organize your life so you can live to the fullest. 
 
Adele Gross
Chief Executive Organizer
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www.simplesolutionorganizing.com