- posted by Mail Clerk @ 10:33 AM | Permanent Link

TIME-WASTING TIP OF THE DAY: DIVISION OF "LABOR"
Since well before the industrial revolution, mankind has been in a constant struggle to increase efficiency. One method has been to multi-task and combine similar activities. For instance, if you have two things to deliver someplace, you wait till both are ready so as not to make two trips. But we all know this can cause extra stress PLUS take up less time. Winds up being like trying to carry all your grocery bags in at once - a big mess that's ultimately not worth it (only that's on your time, so it's excusable).
Point being, if you have multiple tasks, divide them thoroughly. No need to gather or deliver all items to a certain side of the office at the same time just because you happen to be going there. Take each task separately and you'll be sure to maximize the time it takes and minimize your efforts: win-win. And don't forget to make sure you check up on your coworkers in the process.