What’s My Job Again?

Posted Mar 5, 2009 by Lara

Do you ever feel like you have so much to do at work that you don’t have time to do your actual job? After starting a new job and getting efficient with what you do, you expand into “other stuff.” This other stuff can be anything from serving on boards and committees to helping your fellow coworkers with their work. Pretty soon you are struggling just to get the basics done and you have lost sight of your original goals. This is an easy trap to fall into and happens to the best of us. 

Here are some quick tips to get you back on track:
 
·         Commit to only one or two boards or committees at a time –learn to say “no” or “not at this time” for new opportunities until you have completed the terms you are serving now.
 
·         Come to work a half hour to an hour before everyone else does –you will be amazed at how much you can do without the typical distractions.
 
·         Keep your goals in front of you. Put them on paper, store them in your calendars and make sure you see them throughout the day. 
 
·         Share your successes with your coworkers and friends. Their praise and comments will keep you going.
 
Now stop reading my blog and get back to work!!!

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