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Have you been working from home partly or fully the last 2-3 years, as some of us have?

In this episode, the 544, I share a way to build on your experience from the pandemic to better balance where you do your work.

In the episode, I mention a study about working remotely.

What tasks have worked well from home and would you like to continue working remotely in the future? What have you liked about this year's changes and new ways of working? Write to me and tell me. I'm curious to hear what your experience has been like and what combination of working at the office and from home you have settled into now.

I also found a study about a more effective way to say no.

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For some of us, short tasks tend to be prioritized first, before we choose to focus on the more extensive tasks. As a consequence, important tasks may be put off longer than we would wish they were.

In this episode, the 543rd, I share how to get important tasks done well in advance.

Do you have some other trick you apply to help yourself prioritize things you are reluctant to do? Perhaps you resort to the classic method of breaking the task down into smaller steps to make it easier to get through. Or, something completely different? Write to me and let me know. I'm curious to know what works for you.

Do you want my help with enhancing structure? Book a personal structure training with me now.

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If you feel overwhelmed from time to time by the sheer amount of emails received in your inbox, this week's edition is for you.

In this 542nd episode of Done!, I share a trick that helps you get through your inbox quicker.

What are your tricks for dealing more quickly with all the emails you receive? Drop me an email and let me know. Although more and more communication is moving to chat, many people continue to receive an abundance of emails on a daily basis (myself included) so your tip will be much appreciated.

Recently, I learned a method for practicing better impulse control.

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The purpose of time management, is it to just get more things done in shorter time and get increasingly efficient?

No, of course not. In this episode, the 541:st, I share findings from an interesting study that points to other, even more valuable, benefits from managing your time well.

What will you choose to refine in the near future? Please tell me, because I may want to make an effort in that area myself after being reminded of it by you, and I might even be able to contribute to your initiative with tricks, tools, and tips that I have accumulated over the years. Feel free to write to me!

Wondering about what the counter question that makes your meetings more efficient is, that I mention in the beginning of the episode? I'll tell you.

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To recover and get the well deserved rest when you are free, you need to mentally disconnect from work, according to a study by Bennett and Field.

In this last episode for 2022, the 540th, I share four practical ways to do just that.

What are your tricks for disconnecting from work easily when you are off? Let me know. Write to me, because I want more tips on just that (as well as on many other things). I may well share it with others who would also benefit from hearing them - with your permission, of course.

Right now on the Structure Blog: Solve tomorrow's problems with structure today

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When questions, problems, ideas, suggestions, errors, and the like arise, they need to be dealt with by the right person. But who to ask?

In this episode, the 539th, I share a tool that helps you more easily delegate an issue to the right colleague.

How have you made it easy to know who to pass the ball to when you receive things or issues that don't concern your area of responsibility? Write to me and let me know. I'm always curious to hear how others solved hassles my clients (and I myself!) encountered, so I would love to receive an email from you.

I have found three things you can do to come better prepared to your meetings.

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Microsoft OneNote is an excellent tool for writing and keeping notes, if you ask me.

But, I do not think you should use it for your to-do list.

In this episode, the 538th, I share why - and I give you two suggestions for tools you could try out instead.

Don't agree with me that OneNote is not a good place for to-do lists? Have you found features that solve the hassle that I haven't? Let me know! I want to learn more about this, so I would love for you to tell or show me.

Book a talk on structure at work by me and set the tone immediately among your colleagues for an even more well structured 2023!

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When setting up a folder structure for your digital documents you need to find an order that suits you and your organization.

In this episode, the 537th, I share what to consider when choosing what order to implement.

How have you achieved a folder structure that works well? Write to me and tell me. This aspect of structure is something many people struggle with and I am curious about what you have done to succeed well, so I am all ears.

Here is how to sift out at the source.

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When you work at the office, you might have agreed with your colleagues that you use the chat app's status indicator to show each other whether you are available or not. But, how do you signal to your family members while working from home that you need to work uninterrupted at the moment?

There is now an app for that - and I will tell you about it in this 536th episode.

Did you try the app and how did it suit you? If you came up with a different signal, what was it? Write to me and tell me, because I collect clever tricks, as you know. However, I don't just keep them for myself, but love sharing them freely with those who are interested since the more of us who work in a structured way, the easier and better all our lives will be.

Here are five ways to sort your digital folders: https://www.stiernholm.com/en/blog/video-five-ways-to-sort-things

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Sometimes and some days, you do not find the time for completing all the tasks on today's list. Then, some tasks have to go.

In this episode, the 535th, let us talk about what tasks you can skip on stressful days.

Have you done something else to prioritize fairly quickly in stressful situations? Write to me and let me know. Anything that makes our working lives easier is of great interest to me. That's why I'm curious to hear what you'd like to share.

I mentioned the word "Spuddle" in the beginning of the episode. Do you have a productivity related favorite word? Tell me!

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