Of fat toads and energy guzzlers: Working more successfully with the PAPIER strategy

■ Things are big energy hogs,

of which one thinks: I should have a
I might do at some point. This ma-
I should actually read gazin, the-
try out this recipe, this study

take a closer look.
The first tip for relaxed working

is to keep the internal or written to-do-list
and think about it: What

I will most probably
not do that? You can do that from the
Cross off the list. You can do the same with
make appointments. Ask yourself: What is
really important? And tell the others
Appointments cancelled. That's relaxing.

You can use the PAPIER strategy for sor-
apply the tasks:

P Recycle bin (electronic or physical):
Everything that is not really important,
here.

A Give to others: Tasks that you delegate
with a short one,

clear instructions for action to the
to the person speaking.

P Plan what to do with it: best to

make a decision and shortly after
ting: call back, transfer, test.

If the plot is less than two
minutes, do it immediately.
I In the filing cabinet: Mails or documents with
which you don't have to do anything, but which
reference are important. In a moment.
Do not put it back on the pile, otherwise
you'll have to think again next time.
E Get it done: Do what is necessary.
R Done right: be happy about it.
■ Think about it
Which of the six steps are you
often inconsistent. How could you in
become more consistent in implementation?
■ Have a go

Write down the steps of the paper
strategy and practise it. You

can use your fingers and palm as
take as a reminder.