I read an article posted by a friend this weekend about spending the first hour of your workday actually working or doing some other productive task, and not yet digging into emails. It was really nice. I unpacked some files that were shipped to me on Friday, installed software on a co-worker's computer, and sent a request for some corrected insurance certificates. I opened my Outlook so it could get started and I could refer to my tasks list if needed, but minimized it. And then at 9:30 I had a sense of accomplishment and was able to quickly sort/respond/delete the emails that were waiting. A good feeling. I will definitely be trying that again.
I'm hoping it helps me finally feel caught up. Ever since finishing school and being able to throw myself completely into the daily grind at the office (with the occasional bout of overtime as needed), I've felt like the big/time-sensitive stuff gets done but maintenance or special projects linger. Some of this is because right around that time we began taking on new consulting projects, of which I have a decent-sized support role. I'm looking forward to shaking that and looking forward to seeing some great progress on my LARGE to-do list by Friday. Onward!
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