Most people complain that they do not have enough time for all the things they must do. When we, however, have ten free minutes e.g. before an appointment or meeitng, we mostly let this time unused. We think that we would not accomplish anything but that is not true. What can you get done in ten minutes?
Handle ten e-mails
Briefly answer important messages and move or delete the others.
Handle several calls
Arrange one or two meetings, listen to voice messages or leave voice messages to people you are unable to connect with.
Pay the bills
Set up your important payments via Internet banking.
Talk with a colleague
Use the short break to talk with a colleague you have wanted to talk with for some time.
Read something
Browse through your favorite book or the Internet.
Write something
Write a quick report or post a new article on your blog. You'll be surprised what you can write in ten minutes.
Prepare
Prepare for the meeting that is ahead of you or browse your schedule for the rest of the day.
Evaluate the day
Sit calmly and think what you managed today and what will need to be resolved in the future.
Talk to a live person
Get up from the computer and go for a walk accross the company to greet someone in person and exchange few words with a live person.
Do nothing
Relax to gain more energy for your next work.
-Kk-