MANA Group Fundraising Discuss The First Hour Of A Successful Day

NEW YORK - March 19, 2014 - PRLog -- MANA Group Fundraising

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MANA Group Fundraising Discuss The First Hour Of A Successful Day

NEW YORK, NY, March 2014 – The first hour of the workday is critical, since it can affect your productivity level and mind-set for the rest of the day.

Everyone has their unique method of prioritizing but all successful people stay focused when they start their day, and with years of practice, they realize that many things can wait, and others cannot.

Here are 10 things successful people do in the first hour of the workday:

They step back and reflect. It's important to take a moment to look at the big picture.

They strategize. Successful people take a few minutes at the start of their workday to think about where their career or business should be going.

They check their to-do lists and calendars. You don't want to overwhelm yourself first thing in the morning, but it's important that you take a quick look at your to-do list and calendar to know what's ahead.

They update their to-do lists and calendars. Without a plan, you can't spend your time wisely. But plans must be adaptable.

They acknowledge and plan for the tough projects. Address how you're going to attack them first thing so they don't hang over your head all day.

They don't address "people conflict." Successful people know that timing is everything. If you need to resolve conflict with your peers or boss, don't engage first thing.

They greet the team. Good, successful bosses and employees are aware of their team, and they take the time to greet them first thing.

They glance at emails. The trick is to glance at it, and not get bogged down in stuff that doesn't matter.

They avoid distraction. The latest headline or office drama can cause anyone to be distracted, no matter how high up the chain you are.

They relax. This one is difficult for most people, but successful individuals understand the importance of creating a few minutes of peace before jumping in.

Success is a mind-set. If you're mindful of what it takes to succeed first thing in the morning, you'll likely revisit these priorities throughout the day and stay on task.

For additional information, contact a member of the MANA Group administration team at pr@managroup.org

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