1. Managing Time and Tasks in a Hectic Environment Brian Summerfield Online Editor REALTOR® Magazine Aug. 4, 2011

2. What are your work rhythms? When is it optimal to complete certain tasks? What are your “slow days” in a given week or month? Time Blocking

3. How many things do you need to do today? What’s the most important thing to do today? What’s the most time-consuming thing you need to do today? List Making

4. How many times a week does an important, unexpected task come up? How often do you have to cover for colleagues? How often are you taking on new “stretch” assignments? Flexibility

5. OVERLOAD Things to Avoid

6. BURNOUT Things to Avoid

7. DISTRACTION Things to Avoid

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