If you squander your attention remembering when to do routine tasks or re-inventing the way you do them every time, stop it. Make routine things routine.
Use follow-up files and digital reminders to bring routine tasks and events to your attention. Make a list of what you must do every day, week, month, quarter, or year. Then put your reminder system in place.
Use checklists and simple processes to make sure routine things are done the same way every time.
Don’t squander your valuable attention on routine things. Do them routinely so you can lavish attention on important things.
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Fewer decisions are better. Good point, Wally.
Gotta save that cognitive energy for the important stuff. :-))
Nice tip! I also really think that making lists helps to get things into your system. I also think that business process management is key these days.
Great tip!
I always feel like forgetting some things, setting follow up reminders is a good one.
Glad you found something helpful. Thanks for sharing.