1) My day starts the night before – This is when I create my to-do list for the next day. Everything that is on my mind gets transferred to a piece of paper and is no longer bothering me. Also, every single thing that I need to do gets scheduled on my calendar.

2) The first hour of the day is for me – I wake up at least an hour earlier than the rest of my family and use this time for self-care. Having a daily me-time improves my performance and fuels energy levels.

3) I look at my calendar and open my daily tools – Looking at my calendar helps me get ready for the day ahead of me. Having all my programs open allows me to keep working without pausing to open a new tab.

4) I take care of demanding projects first – Challenging projects get done first thing in the morning. Tedious tasks get done early as well. Energy levels start decreasing by the end of the day, so I save simple tasks for that time.

5) I avoid task-shifting – This is the hardest thing for me to do but it helps me a lot. Focusing on one task at a time saves me so much energy! I get things done faster and better. It also helps me not to make mistakes.

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