Bet you knew this already, but now it's official - long work hours can kill! Yes, spending over 11 hours a day in office ups heart disease risk by 67%. And none of us want to die early. That's why we put together a few ways to help you cut your long work hours and live longer. Check them out.
Early e-mail scan: You bought that Blackberry. Now you may as well use it! Do a quick review of work e-mails on your commute to work. The ones that need a quick reply can be sorted out before you get to work, saving you at least half an hour.
To-do list: More often than not, a good one hour of the day goes figuring out what needs to be done. Jot down a list of to-dos the previous night and arrange them according to priority. This way you will get the important things done in the first half of the day when you are most fresh.
Short work breaks: Every time you walk over to the coffee/ vending machine, don't get stuck there listening to the latest office gossip. The less you faff, the more work you will be able to get done. And of course, you will be able to get out of office quicker!
Light lunch: Ever noticed how the day just drags on post lunch? That's because a heavy meal makes you feel sluggish and hampers productivity. A chicken/ egg salad or sandwich with a fresh fruit juice is a good option. Tip: Avoid outdoor lunches during work hours. They will only make you stay back late at work.
Evening meetings: If you have a meeting at the client's office, schedule it for early evening (around 4 or 5 pm). This will ensure you wrap things up at your office before that. Once your meeting is done, you can head straight home.
Early e-mail scan: You bought that Blackberry. Now you may as well use it! Do a quick review of work e-mails on your commute to work. The ones that need a quick reply can be sorted out before you get to work, saving you at least half an hour.
To-do list: More often than not, a good one hour of the day goes figuring out what needs to be done. Jot down a list of to-dos the previous night and arrange them according to priority. This way you will get the important things done in the first half of the day when you are most fresh.
Short work breaks: Every time you walk over to the coffee/ vending machine, don't get stuck there listening to the latest office gossip. The less you faff, the more work you will be able to get done. And of course, you will be able to get out of office quicker!
Light lunch: Ever noticed how the day just drags on post lunch? That's because a heavy meal makes you feel sluggish and hampers productivity. A chicken/ egg salad or sandwich with a fresh fruit juice is a good option. Tip: Avoid outdoor lunches during work hours. They will only make you stay back late at work.
Evening meetings: If you have a meeting at the client's office, schedule it for early evening (around 4 or 5 pm). This will ensure you wrap things up at your office before that. Once your meeting is done, you can head straight home.
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