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            When time is limited, you need to find the quickest way to your goal. Finding      shortcuts is not about “cheating” or taking the easy way out—it’s about becoming    a more efficient person. For you perfectionists out there: Remember, it’s usually  preferable to have something completed (even if it’s imperfect) than never done at all.    

            For each item on your to-do list, ask yourself: Is there a quicker way to get this  done? Skipping certain steps can diminish one-time projects. Want to get your photos organized? Instead of waiting for enough time to create artistically perfect albums, try grouping them by date or occasion and placing them in well-labeled decorative photo shoeboxes. Writing a proposal or thank-you note? Use a previously....
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Comment posted on 06/02/2010 at 12:03 pm
Great ideas! Thanks Julie! I am continually looking for ways to streamline my life and to create systems for getting things done more efficiently!

Comment posted on 06/14/2010 at 01:05 am
Love these ideas! I take forever thinking about what to write on thank you cards... While I'm at it, maybe I'll do this for Birthday cards too. Other shortcuts I have my clients work on are: -template emails for repeat questions they often receive -checklists for tasks done repeatedly like invoicing, supply ordering & data entry -create forms for when people need to get you information (so you don't have to always go back & ask for the info you need) Like you said, anything that answers the question, is there a quicker way to get this done? I'm going to put your thank you note format & pre-stocked toiletry bag to use right away. Thanks! Kristin Swanson kristin@ksbusinessconsulting.com

Comment posted on 09/11/2010 at 01:56 pm
As a holistic health coach, when I work with clients who are learning portion control & monitoring caloric intake, I create a list of their favorite healthful recipes: what their portion size is & how many calories that portion has-then they can mix and match very quickly to create balanced meals without having to keep food diaries or constantly recalculate calories. Puts the focus on the nutritious, satisfying food and not on (let's ban this word) dieting! Thanks for the speed food shopping tip Julie-I will pass that along. MJ McConnell www.mjmcconnell.com

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