![]() I then review my responsibilities as administrator of the firm, as well as my responsibilities as a husband and dad. ![]() I review each project and identify what needs to be completed, review deadlines and understand priorities for each. The next task on my list is to perform a weekly review. If nothing calls for my immediate attention, I move on to my weekly review leaving the email for later. So rather than a complete review first thing in the morning, I will scan the subjects for any potential crises. I agree though, addressing each of the 100+ emails that arrive during the weekend can take up much of my Monday morning and that time is much better suited to organizing my week ahead. An urgent email sent by an concerned client can quickly ignite into an inferno if not attended to promptly. (Admit it… it’s the first thing you do.) I find it is also important to stay aware of any potential fires smoldering among our projects. I understand the intent behind that rule, but in reality… even when we know its best not to, its the first thing we do. Many personal productivity experts will advise you to not review your email first thing in the morning. This quiet time would clear my mind and prepare me for the “chaos” that is running a small firm architecture studio. I’d stay off the highway, take the back roads and keep the radio turned off. Ten minutes of uninterrupted quiet lets my mind settle and allows me to slowly transition into work.īefore moving to the new studio, I used my morning drive to the Pleasantville studio as my decompression time. Having a private studio in my home makes for a very convenient commute, but the abrupt change in roles can be stressful. These are two very different responsibilities. I use this time as a transition between my morning as Dad, when I make breakfast for my kids and get them all to the bus on time, and my week ahead as Partner in Charge of Operations at Fivecat Studio. I don’t surf the net, check email or respond to Twitter mentions. Take 10 Minutes of Quietīefore I start my day, I close the door to my studio and sit quietly for ten minutes. This keeps my day open and my time free to properly manage the remaining days of the work week. In order to keep my work week productive and manageable, I don’t schedule meetings on Monday. Here are seven steps to structure your Monday for a successful work week: No Monday Meetings ![]() What we choose to do on this day each week will set up our remaining days for success or doom us to a week of frustration. Monday is the most important day of the week. Although stating long term goals and planning for their success is important, I suggest that planning your week, every week, will put you closer to your desired target when this time rolls around again next year. Every magazine and blog is running an article about how to plan for 2014. As the new year quickly approaches, we hear the annual recommendations for planning our year ahead.
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