Five Tips to Form Good Work Habits That Will Transform Your Business!

Published by: Cindy Holbrook - Confidence & Empowerment Coach on 15th Jul 2011 | View all blogs by Cindy Holbrook - Confidence & Empowerment Coach
Much of the success in your career will depend on how well-established your work habits are.  Good work habits are in high demand; just ask any Human Resource personnel. It’s simply because people who have them are more organized, more efficient and are less likely to waste time and money. Form the following work habits are a must for the entrepreneur growing his business or the prorfessional looking to climb the ladder.

Use a “To Do” List
It's an old trick, but it never fails.  At the end of each work day, write down your 'to do' list for the next day.  Put this somewhere on your desk where you will find it first thing in the morning.  During the first 10 to 15 minutes of your day, review your list.  At the end of the day, refer to this list again to see how much you have accomplished.  Take note of what tasks still need to be done and write them down on another 'to do' list.

File
Filing is the simplest way to becoming organized.  By knowing where files are kept, you don’t waste valuable time trying to look for them.  Better yet, you are least likely to lose important documents if you know how to keep them in their proper places.  Learn the art of organizing and begin improving your performance at work. Remember, it’s just as important to keep things filed neatly in your computer, for easy access later.

Priortize
Determine the urgency of things that land on your desk.  Is marketing or social media more important? When should you answer email? Is that phone call really important – or is it a time waster? Do you have to review all the statistics or should you focus on customer getting activities?  Learn to recognize the things that need your attention first and then work on them in order of priority. Remember that every moment offers you choice, the right choices will get you where you want to go at a faster pace.

Organize
Keep important references and numbers in a notebook. Have handy access to names, phone numbers and email addresses.  If there is certain information and references that you always use, write them down in a small notebook or a particular file in your computer.  Things like passwords for various programs, which printer to use with which PC or other special considerations. Trying to memorize them may not be enough because memory can be tricky. 

Customer Service
Build relationships. Treat everyone as if they are the most important person on earth. Be prompt inreturning calls or emails. Listen to your customers  needs and wants, both spoken and unspoken. Answer the phone after the second ring and smile as you talk. Boost your company's image as you build good work habits.

Cindy Holbrook is a Certifified Professional Confidence and Empowerment Life Coach. Visit CindySense.com for inspirational tips and articles on how to build your confidence, find the power to say "no" and follow your dreams by listening to your inner voice.  Remember to  sign up for her free Bi-Weekly Inspirational and Empowering Newsletter filled with empowering affirmations, motivational tips and quotes to help you create the life you desire.

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