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 Thief 3: Interruptions by Too Many Visitors
 Restrict the time when you can be seen.
 Inform people when you will be available.

 Establish a screening process.
 Do not make unwanted visitors feel welcome.

 Control interruptions but be courteous.
 Thief 4: Procrastination
 Procrastination is the tendency to put things off. If you do this too often, you will soon be
facing an almost unmanageable list of thing to do.
 Do a little of the task at a time.

 Do important tasks first.
 DO IT NOW.
 Remind yourself of your goals.

 Set and stick to deadlines.

Time Thievesc c

 Inability to Say ‘NO’  Too Many Emails
 Too Much Time on the Telephone  Perfectionism

 Interruptions by Visitors  Poor Communication
 Procrastination  Poor Delegation Skills

 Poor Office Organization  Poor ‘Meetings’ Skills
 Too Much Paperwork

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