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By Dianna Booher\u2014<\/p>\n

\u201cHow do you find time to write?\u201d remains one of the most frequent questions book-coaching clients ask me. They typically go on to elaborate, \u201cI feel like I have a several books inside me, but I just can\u2019t find the time to sit down and write.\u201d They may be right. Granted, some authors struggle with the time commitment required to write a full-length, quality book.<\/p>\n

But productivity can be a pitfall for almost any<\/em> professional in any<\/em> industry\u2014not just writers. So I\u2019m outlining here some productivity tips that I pass along to author clients as well as family and friends who find too many tasks on their to-do list at the end of the week.<\/p>\n

Develop Routines to Reduce Decision-Making <\/strong><\/h2>\n

The legendary co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, took this principle to heart with his decision to wear a black shirt and pants every single day. Although he picked up the idea in Japan that \u201cuniforms\u201d build community and unity, no doubt that he quickly found other advantages\u2014like not wasting brain power in selecting a different outfit every day.<\/p>\n

Many successful people have discovered that same advantage in dressing the same way every day\u2014for example, my friend and colleague Marshall Goldsmith, who always wears green shirts and khaki pants.<\/p>\n

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Likewise, with other \u201croutine\u201d decisions. Do you and a family member or a friend ever have this discussion:<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere do you want to go for dinner?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know. . . . Where do you want to go?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDoesn\u2019t matter. What kind of food are you in the mood for?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know. . . . Anything. . . . You decide.\u201d<\/p>\n

We\u2019re decision-weary. Eliminate all the small decisions in life so you can focus on the important ones.<\/p>\n

Organize Your Tasks and Your Space So You Can Find Things Quickly<\/strong><\/h2>\n

That includes your closets, drawers, desks, tools, supplies, files, emails, music\u2014everything. If you can\u2019t figure out how to organize and simplify your life, hire a productivity consultant to come in and set things up for you. You\u2019ll love the results.<\/p>\n

In fact, you may become so enamored with the productive life that you become quite vocal about the new habits\u2014just as enthusiastic as those stop-smoking evangelists, who tell anyone who\u2019ll listen how they kicked that bad habit.<\/p>\n

Keep an Inventory<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a parent, you know the panic that hits when your grade-schooler tells you at 9:00 p.m. that he needs a gift for a birthday party the next day. Just as your workplace has a \u201csupply room\u201d on the premises for you to replenish the binder clips in your desk drawer, keep an appropriate stock of staples (tissues, toilet paper, napkins, deodorant, soap, toothpaste, paper towels) so you\u2019re not having to interrupt your day to shop in person or online.<\/p>\n

That goes for work and home. We have more than 30 rolls of paper towels in the kitchen pantry. The bedroom closet holds a choice of gifts that I might need spur of the moments: candles, decorative towels, games. Because I often travel as a keynoter and also change hairdos often, I keep several curling irons in multiple sizes in case one goes on the blink. (I just counted 9 on my closet shelf.)<\/p>\n

Having to make a quick run to the grocery store, the office supply shop, or your favorite department store for a single item is inefficient\u2014and frustrating if you\u2019re in the middle of a big project.<\/p>\n

Be Wary of Time-Saving Technology\u2014That Doesn\u2019t<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I\u2019m definitely dependent on technology, and wouldn\u2019t want to live without some of it. But despite what you hear or read, technology\u2014no matter the hype\u2014doesn\u2019t always save you time.<\/p>\n

You can\u2019t read a blog or listen to a podcast without finding comments on AI and how its use saves time. Granted, AI can spit out an article, recipe, or talking points for your next presentation in nanoseconds. In fact, my inbox fills every day with email offers about some innovative software that can schedule meetings faster, calculate all kinds of metrics, improve my voice quality, or generate sales leads.<\/p>\n

But sometimes, low-tech can be even faster. For example, my husband and I host a 42 party monthly at our home, and we typically have 25-35 regular guests. So \u201cto save time,\u201d I meticulously listed all the names alphabetically on a spreadsheet, with the idea that as they all RSVP\u2019d by email, phone, or text during the 7-10 days before the party, I\u2019d check off their names on my spreadsheet. Then after I\u2019d heard from all, I could print out the list and have it handy to prepare\u2014tables, drinks, snacks. But I soon found it time-consuming to sit down to the PC, open the file, and click \u201cYes\u201d by each of 32 names. (After all, I don\u2019t sit by my PC 24X7.) So I discovered that jotting their name on a paper list was easier and faster.<\/p>\n

Yes, that\u2019s a simple illustration of low-tech versus high-tech. But before you spend big dollars on gadgets and gizmos to make your life easier, consider all that\u2019s involved\u2014shopping, purchase, insurance, learning curve, security, and so forth before deciding what\u2019s the quickest, easiest way to accomplish your goal.<\/p>\n

Whether writing and publishing a book, drafting a legal brief, or building a bridge, your productivity paves the way to long-term success.<\/p>\n

Dianna Booher is the bestselling author of 50 books, including Communicate Like a Leader<\/em>. She helps organizations communicate clearly and individuals increase influence with a strong personal presence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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