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Crazy Mondays? 😵💫 Finding it difficult to get organized? 🙃 Here are 9 ways that actually work 👇 ✅ Track Your To-Dos in a Central Place: Keeping your to-dos in one central location helps prevent tasks from slipping through the cracks. Whether it’s a project management tool or a dedicated app, having a single source of truth ensures you stay on top of your responsibilities and deadlines. ✅ Learn to Manage Your Time: Effective time management is key to staying organized. Utilize techniques like time blocking or the Pomodoro Technique to allocate specific time slots for focused work and regular breaks, helping you stay productive and avoid burnout. ✅ Practice Inbox Zero: An overflowing inbox can be overwhelming. Aim for Inbox Zero by regularly processing and categorizing emails. Unsubscribe from unnecessary newsletters and use filters to prioritize important messages, keeping your inbox manageable and less stressful. ✅ Prioritize Your Most Important Work: Focus on what truly matters. Use methods like the Eisenhower Matrix to differentiate between urgent and important tasks. By prioritizing high-impact work, you ensure that you’re addressing the tasks that drive the most value. ✅ Break Down Project Deliverables: Large projects can be daunting. Break them into smaller, manageable tasks to make progress more achievable. This approach not only clarifies your path but also provides a sense of accomplishment as you complete each milestone. ✅ Track Project Dependencies: Understanding dependencies is crucial for smooth project execution. Identify tasks that are reliant on the completion of others and map them out to prevent bottlenecks and ensure timely delivery. ✅ Centralize Status Reports: Keep all status updates and reports in one place. This could be a shared document or a project management platform. Centralizing status reports makes it easier to track progress and communicate updates to stakeholders efficiently. ✅ Automate Repeated Tasks and Processes: Automation can save significant time. Identify repetitive tasks and use tools to automate them, whether it’s scheduling posts, generating reports, or managing routine workflows. This frees up time for more strategic activities. ✅ Track Your Work in a Central Tool Utilize a central tool to monitor all your work activities. Whether it’s a project management software or a comprehensive task manager, having everything in one place helps you stay organized and keep track of your progress across various projects. #happymonday #timemanagement #getorganized #projectmanagement

My top productivity hack: the 2-minute rule. 🕑 I am one of the most efficient people you’ll ever meet - ask anyone in my family or at work. A lot of it is because of how I organise my time and priorities, but really what helps me get a lot of things done in a short amount of time, is the 2-minute rule. If a task takes less than 2 minutes, I tackle it head-on IMMEDIATELY and just get rid of it then and there. No procrastination allowed! 🙅♂️ For those bigger tasks, I schedule them in my calendar to ensure they get the time and focus they deserve. My calendar is my project management tool. 🗓️ This works wonders even for tackling your email. Trust me, this simple strategy has been a game-changer in my productivity journey to tackle and reduce my to-do list (which I actually don't have as it's all either done in two minutes or slotted in my calendar). Give it a try and let me know how it goes for you! 💪 #productivity #productivityhack #hacks #efficiency #getstuffdone

The other day, I wrote a piece about monday.com, glad to know so many digital workers are using the solution already. Just the gamechanger you need to manage your projects. #productivity #projectmanagement #makingthingswork

Hey LinkedIn Family, So, I wanted to share with you what's been keeping me busy lately. I've been using Monday.com as my go-to project management tool, and I have to say, it's been a game-changer! As a virtual assistant, staying organized is key, and Monday.com makes it so easy. I love how it uses boards (projects) and cards (tasks) to give a quick overview of everything. Plus, it's amazing for collaborating with your team and managing tasks. You can create custom workflows, timelines, and even integrate it with other tools you use. One of my favorite features is the different views - table, main table, and my personal fave, Kanban (check out the attached image). There's something about the Kanban view that just makes sense to me. It's so visual and easy to track tasks from start to finish. What's your favorite project management tool? Have you tried Monday.com? #ProjectManagement #VirtualAssistant #mondaydotcom #Productivity #10DaysChallenge #Day3

🌟 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙒𝙖𝙨 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚? 🌟 Remember those days when managing a project meant jotting down tasks on paper? 📝 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚? No endless meetings, no complex tools, no chaos. 𝑩𝒖𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅? The world changed. Now, it’s all about tools, metrics, and endless tasks. And somehow, the human touch got lost along the way. 😔 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎 𝒊𝒔: ↹ Clients are overwhelmed by complexity. ↹ They’re lost in a sea of apps, dashboards, and metrics. ↹ The simplicity that once made projects fun is gone. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑯𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒔: ↹ Tools and systems are supposed to make things easier. ↹ But without the right approach, they can just add to the stress. ↹ Nostalgia for the old ways is more than just longing for the past. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬: ↹ Bring Back the Simplicity 👉 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆. 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. ↹ Simplify the process for your clients. 👉 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 👉 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀’ 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. ↹ Personal Touch Over Automation 👉 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. ↹ Make your clients feel valued, not just managed. 👉 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲? By understanding your client’s pain points, you can create a more human, effective experience—one that resonates deeply and leaves a lasting impact. 🌟 🔗 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒏𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒈𝒊𝒂 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔? Let’s make project management simple again. ________________________🖋 P.S. Passion is your superpower on LinkedIn. Share what you love, and you'll attract a tribe that shares your enthusiasm. ↳ 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄. ♻️ Reshare if this was helpful.            #ProjectManagement #ClientSuccess #ThinkDifferent #ChallengeTheNorms #HumanConnection #LinkedInInfluence

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 A few years ago, I found myself constantly juggling tasks, deadlines, and projects, feeling overwhelmed by the lack of structure. I knew there had to be a better way to stay organized, but at the time, I didn’t have the right tools or processes to manage it all. Then, I stumbled upon 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. I didn’t know it at the time, but this platform would change everything for me. As I began using Notion for personal tasks, something clicked—I realized how powerful it could be for 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. It wasn’t just about keeping track of to-dos; it was about creating a system that aligned with my workflow, helping me stay on top of multiple projects without losing focus. I started small, building templates for myself, refining my approach, and slowly sharing these systems with others. What I didn’t expect was the transformation it brought—not only to the way I worked but to the businesses I helped. Seeing the difference it made in 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 for my clients was the spark that ignited my passion. Fast forward to today: I’ve worked with clients in 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, and 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬, helping them turn chaotic workflows into well-organized, actionable plans using Notion. I take pride in helping businesses simplify the complex and create a system that works for them, not the other way around. But I’ll never forget where I started—feeling overwhelmed and searching for clarity. That’s why I’m dedicated to helping others who may be in the same boat. Whether you’re a business looking for structure or someone navigating a hectic project, I know what it’s like, and I’m here to help create that sense of clarity you’ve been searching for. Let’s build systems that work 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ you, not 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 you. 🚀 #NotionProjectManagement #BusinessProductivity #StreamlineYourWorkflow #DigitalOrganization #ProjectManagement #NotionExperts #BusinessGrowth #Efficiency #GrowthMindset

⏰ Time: Your Most Valuable Asset. Here's My Time-Management Blueprint! 📌 Every task isn't equal. Prioritize ruthlessly, focusing on what truly moves the needle. 📌 Dedicate specific blocks to tasks. It minimizes distractions and maximizes productivity. 📌 Tackle the tough tasks first. Procrastination is a time thief; confront it head-on. 📌 From calendars to project management apps, tech can be a time-saving ally. 📌 Not every opportunity is the right fit. Politely decline what doesn't align with your goals. 📌 Regularly assess your time allocation. Learn from patterns and adjust your strategy for continuous improvement. How do you master your time? 🚀 Murali Subramaniam #businesshacks #productivityboost

Ever wonder why time slips through your fingers? Discover the art of seizing each moment. Presenting you with some hacks 𝟭. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗹𝘆: Not every task is equally valuable. Learn to differentiate between what's urgent and what's important. 𝟮. 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗼: Time is finite. Accepting every request dilutes your focus and diminishes your output. Be selective. This empowers you to focus on what truly matters and enhances your productivity. 𝟯. 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: From project management tools to AI-driven calendar apps, technology is the ally you didn't know you needed. Automate the mundane and focus on the profound. 𝟰. 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗜𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻: Faced with a big task? Break it into manageable blocks. Not only does this make tasks less daunting, but it also provides a steady stream of 'quick wins' to keep your motivation high. 𝟱. 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲: End each day with a review. What worked? What didn't? Continuous improvement isn't just a buzzword; it's a pathway to unmatched productivity. Do you have a unique time management strategy that works for you? Please share your thoughts below, and let's learn from each other's experiences. #time_management #productivity

Overwhelmed by a ton of tasks? Firstly, learn to admit that you’re overwhelmed.  Don't worry, we've all been there! The key to success lies in a well-defined process.  If you follow these 5 steps, your team is guaranteed success! 🔴 Direction-setting Align everyone with a clear vision and goals.  Ask: “What are we trying to achieve?” 🟠 Planning Develop a roadmap for success. Break down the project into manageable steps, timelines, and responsibilities. Ask: “How will we achieve those goals?” 🟡 Briefing Communicate the plan effectively. Ensure everyone understands their role and how their work fits into the bigger picture.  Consider presentations, meetings, or shared documents. 🔵 Action Time to roll up your sleeves! Execute the plan! 🟢 Project Finish Review your journey. Celebrate successes, learn from challenges, and take those lessons into future projects.  Ask: “Did we achieve our goals?” and “What could we have done better?” By following these phases, your team can work together seamlessly, achieve goals efficiently, and foster a positive collaborative environment. #Teamwork #ProjectManagement #Workflow #Collaboration

Turning Setbacks into Success: Sasha's V.A. Journey! Once, while juggling multiple tasks for a client, I experienced a communication breakdown that resulted in missed deadlines and frustration on both ends. From that experience, I learned the importance of proactive communication and setting realistic expectations. Now, I prioritize regular check-ins with clients, ensuring clear communication channels are established from the start. I also utilize project management tools to keep tasks organized and deadlines on track. These adjustments have led to smoother workflows and happier clients. Choose Sasha's V.A. Services for seamless productivity and stress-free collaboration. Let's transform setbacks into success together by clicking the link 👇 https://lnkd.in/eF_wN4TM #VirtualAssistant #Productivity #SuccessStory