How to get nine hours of work into an eight-hour day.

From: Parks & Recreation | Date: September 1, 1996| Author: Erickson, David | Copyright information

Several tips for managing work time to get more accomplished are given. Logging how a typical say is spent should be the first step, to identify time-wasting habits. Other tips include setting specific goals, reserving blocks of time and uncluttering the desk and files.

Does it seem like there aren't enough hours in the day to get things done? Here are some simple tips to help you better manage your time and increase productivity.

* Log how you spend your time--The fir...

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