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- Conference "Natural Capital"
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Activity is free; Conference on biodiversity and development by Cristian Samper, director of the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Space is limited. Inscriptions in www.ots.ac.cr. This is an initiative of the Organization for Tropical Studies and the National Museum.Activity is free; Conference on biodiversity and development by Cristian Samper, director of the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Space is limited. Inscriptions in www.ots.ac.cr. This is an initiative of the Organization for Tropical Studies and the National Museum. - How to outstand from other candidates to the same job
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An employer is 99% of times more likely to hire the candidate that leaves the best impression on the interview. Therefore, it is important to showcase your skills that make you the best candidate for the job. Standing out from the other candidates helps the employer remember you when making a decision in regards to whom he should hire.
Your first chance to make an impression is through your resume and application. But once you are invited for an interview, you need to further impress your potential employer.
- Include only relevant experiences on your resume so an employer can see clearly why you qualify for the job. However, study your past jobs closely because some jobs may be relevant, even if they were in a different field. For instance, if you are applying for a management job, any job that showed you work well independently and with others can be relevant.
- Write a cover letter that is tailored to the specific job for which you are applying. The cover letter should be short and to the point. Give a brief description of why you feel you are a good fit for the job. Close it with a line about looking forward to working with the company.
- Showcase the skills needed for the job in your resume, even those that don't relate directly to field experience. Use words to describe your past duties that tie them into the job for which you are applying.
- Research the company well before you go to the interview. The more you know about the company, the better prepared you will be to respond to the interviewer. Your research will help you ask the right questions and give relevant answers.
- Dress well for the interview. Even if you are applying at a factory, dress at the business casual level. If the job requires, dress in full business attire.
- Smile and act friendly toward everyone you encounter when you go to the interview. Even if you think no one is watching, management likely watches and takes note of how you interact with other people in the company.
- Show flexibility to the employer. While its important not to downplay your worth to the company, show that you can work flexible hours and are flexible with salary requirements. A willingness to negotiate and make concessions shows the employer that you are a team player.
- Seek out additional training in the field in which you are hoping to work. Attending classes related to the job shows employers that you are willing to learn and grow in a position.
- Provide the employer with a list of references that are accurate and can give you solid reviews. Employers generally do check references. Pay attention to the requirements for references. Some jobs accept relatives and friends, while others require professional references only.
- Converse with your interviewer beyond answering questions. Bring a list of your own questions. Some casual conversation is okay at an interview, but avoid talking about your personal life.
- End the interview with a smile and a good handshake. Before leave, if posible show a serious interest for the company. For example, you can do some specific technical question, which will set your levels of knowledge on the business and your skills for the position offered. As final sentence, tell the employeer 'Thanks Mr. XXX, I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.'
- If you don't get fast news from them, send a thank-you note within 2 or 3 days after the interview. Thank the employer for taking the time to speak with you and let him know that you enjoyed your time at the company and really like the idea on work for him.
Tips:- Always let an employer know that your long-term goals include the job for which you are applying. Employers want employees that will keep the job over a longer period of time.
- Never over-act or fake who you are. Nowadays, honesty and transparency are as valuable (and sometimes even more important) than a very impressive resume. So...confident and be yourself. Make the interviewer feel completely comfortable with you.Article writen by Kimberly Turtenwald, courtesy of eHow, the home of every useful knowledge.
- Consumer Buying Tips
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There are tons of advice on how to sell products or services, but it's actually hard to find good advices for customers on how to choose and buy those things! Here...a few general tips and tricks to help you become a super skilled buyer, learn to choose the best options and, of course, save good money in the process. It's impressive to see how a little bit more of patience and a decent previous product-prices research can so greatly improve the quality of our decisions and what we finally get from the purchase processes.
Non-emotional or non-impulsive purchases provide also extra time and better conditions to negociate with the suppliers. Never forget! The art of negociation is not only in search of a lower price. You can always negociate other extra benefits. All companies would love to close the deal with you and will do their best to make you happy...if you ask for it. Right before close the deal...that's the moment where you have all the power!
By making an informed purchasing process consumers can save good money, avoid getting cheated and obtain the best quality for the budget available, among other benefits. We must take more seriously our role and our rights as customers. Companies might have the products... but we have the money and the power to decide how to spend it!
Buy smart. Buy informed. Buy Better.
1. Do Research of the product, its specifications, model, sizes, etc- For non-urgent purchases, always do a preliminary research. It's the only way to buy the product you want, with the service and the warranty you deserve and of course paying the fairest price for it.
- Check out the product specifications and compare with alternatives brands or models.
- Find out if there are any complaints against the company or the product on the web, magazines or newspapers and use that information to determine if you are confident enough to purchase their product.
- Before you make your final purchase, make sure a written copy of the warranty is included within the box.
- Ask permission to open the box or packing prior to purchasing and then take the time to make sure is all ok with the product and the warranty.
2. Buying Online
- If you already did a good research, you are ready to go finding the right shop. With specifications very clear go check several sites, compare prices, seller conditions, include transport or not, origin of each option, etc.
- Once you find a good deal, check the rankings and comments for that seller and also Google the credentials of the company and product before buy.
- If you are purchasing medications that normally requires a prescription and you are never asked for it, consider trying a different online pharmacy. Could be fake medicines or products in bad condition.
- If you are not given a satisfactory service or answer soon, the best you can do is find a different retailer.
- Never give personal information such as your credit card or social security number to any online retailer. Always try to use Paypal or a similar option, specially with companies or sellers you don't know.
3. Consider Used Items
- Rather than spending money on a brand new item, consider purchasing a used item from a local seller, a friend or from your friend's friend.
- Manufacturers also offer refurbished products directly to consumers. Refurbished products have been repaired by the manufacturer, and in most cases, will include a product warranty on the item as well.
- Refurbisheds or second hand products could inicially looks like great deals, but once in a while the experience end in a total dissaster. Especially on used items, you need to ask absolutly everything about everything and only buy if you are sure it's all in order, the product complete and working perfect, the instructions are attached and in a language you can read and... specially make sure that ALL the accesories are included.
4. Negociate
- If you are dealing with a person, set the stage: Express some doubts and objections and make him be in charge of closing the deal. Ask for other 'things to convince you' and hear the offers. If nothing call your attention, make the seller know what 'could maybe convince you'.
- You negociate not only in search of a lower price, but also trying to receive other benefits. Could be an extended warranty, a free instalation service, a complementary product or accesory, better credit conditions, an extra night in the hotel, etc.
-If you see that price reduction is totally blocked or the discount offered is not relevant, then reject the discount and offer to change it for other kind of consumer benefit of your interest.
Author: Arnold Anderson. Article courtesy of E-How.
- 14 Top Tips for first-time home buyers
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The challenge of buying for the first time can seem so daunting that it's tempting to either just go with the first house that falls in your price range or continue to rent. To help you demystify the process and get the most out of the purchase, we'll examine...
Top Tips For First-Time Home Buyers
The challenge of buying a home for the first time can seem so daunting that it's tempting to either just go with the first house that falls in your price range or continue to rent. To help you demystify the process and get the most out of the purchase, we'll examine what you'll need to consider before you buy, what you can expect from the buying process itself, and some handy tips to make life easier after you purchase your first home.Considerations before you buy:
The first thing you'll need to determine is what your long-term goals are and then how home ownership fits in with those plans. It could be that you're simply looking to transform all those "wasted" rent payments into mortgage payments that actually give you something tangible. Others see home ownership as a sign of their independence and enjoy the idea of being their own landlord. Narrowing down your big-picture homeownership goals will point you in the right direction. Here are five questions to ask yourself:- What type of home best suits your needs? You have several options when purchasing a residential property: a traditional single-family home, a townhouse, a condo, or a multi-family building with two to four units. Each option has its pros and cons, depending on your homeownership goals, so you need to decide which type of property will help you reach those goals. You can also save on the purchase price in any category by choosing a fixer-upper, although the amount of time, sweat equity and money involved to turn a fixer-upper into your dream home might be much more than you bargained for.
- What specific features will your ideal home have?
While it's good to retain some flexibility in this list, you're making perhaps the biggest purchase of your life, and you deserve to have that purchase fit both your needs and wants as closely as possible. Your list should include basic desires, like neighborhood and size, all the way down to smaller details like bathroom layout and a kitchen that comes with trust-worthy appliances. - How much mortgage do you qualify for?
Before you start shopping, it's important to get an idea of how much a lender will actually be willing to give you to purchase your first home. You may think you can afford a $300,000 home, but lenders may think you're only good for $200,000 depending on factors like how much other debt you have, your monthly income and how long you've been at your current job. (For an introduction to the terminology and structure of a mortgage, read our tutorial Mortgage Basics.) - How much home can you actually afford?
On the other hand, sometimes a bank will give you a loan for more house than you really want to pay for. Just like with the purchase of a new car, you'll want to look at the house's total cost, not just the monthly payment. Of course, looking at the monthly payment is also important, along with how much down payment you can afford, how high the property taxes are in your chosen neighborhood, how much insurance will cost, how much you anticipate spending to maintain or improve the house, and how much your closing costs will be. (For help deciding what mortgage type is best for you, read Shopping For A Mortgage and Make A Risk-Based Mortgage Decision.) - Who will help you find a home and guide you through the purchase?
A real estate agent will help you locate homes that meet your needs and are in your price range, then meet with you to view those homes. Once you've chosen a home to buy, these professionals can assist you in negotiating the entire purchase process, including making an offer, getting a loan, and completing paperwork. A good real estate agent's expertise can protect you from any pitfalls you might encounter during the process. (Keep reading about this in Finding A Listing Agent and The Benefits Of Using A Real Estate Attorney.)
The Buying Process
Now that you've decided to take the plunge, let's explore what you can expect from the home buying process itself. This is a chaotic time with offers and counter-offers flying furiously, but if you are prepared for the hassle (and the paperwork), you can get through the process with your sanity more-or-less intact. Here is the basic progression you can expect:- Find a home.
Make sure to take advantage of all the available options for finding homes on the market, including using your real estate agent, searching for listings online and driving around the neighborhoods that interest you in search of for-sale signs. Also put some feelers out there with your friends, family and business contacts. You never know where a good reference or lead on a home might come from. - Consider your financing options and secure financing.
First-time homebuyers have a wide variety of options to help them get into a home, including federally-backed loans and loans for homebuyers who don't have the standard 20% minimum down payment. Your state may also have its own programs for first-time homebuyers. Your mortgage interest rate will also have a major impact on the total price you pay for your home, so shop around. It will really pay off. (To learn more, read Understanding The Mortgage Payment Structure.) - Make an offer.
Your real estate agent will help you decide how much money you want to offer for the house along with any conditions you want to ask for, like having the buyer pay for your closing costs. Your agent will then present the offer to the seller's agent; the seller will either accept your offer or issue a counter-offer. You can then accept, or continue to go back and forth until you either reach a deal or decide to call it quits. If you reach an agreement, you'll make a good-faith deposit and the process then transitions into escrow. Escrow is a short period of time (often about 30 days) where the seller takes the house off the market with the contractual expectation that you will buy the house - provided you don't find any serious problems with it when you inspect it. (For more on the escrow process, read 10 Hurdles To Closing On A New Home.) - Obtain a home inspection.
Even if the home you plan to purchase appears to be flawless, there's no substitute for having a trained professional inspect the property for the quality, safety and overall condition of your potential new home. If the home inspection reveals serious defects that the seller did not disclose, you'll generally be able to rescind your offer and get your deposit back. Negotiating to have the seller make the repairs or discount the selling price are other options if you find yourself in this situation. (For tips on coming out ahead in any negotiation, read Getting What You Want.) - Close or move on.
If you're able to work out a deal with the seller, or better yet, if the inspection didn't reveal any significant problems, you should be ready to close. Closing basically involves signing a ton of paperwork in a very short time period, while praying that nothing falls through at the last minute.
Things you'll be dealing with and paying for in the final stages of your purchase may include having the home appraised (mortgage companies require this to protect their interest in the house), doing a title search to make sure that no one other than the seller has a claim to the property, obtaining private mortgage insurance or a piggyback loan if your down payment is less than 20%, and completing mortgage paperwork. (For more on the pitfalls of private mortgage insurance, check out Six Reasons To Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance)
Congratulations New Homeowner ... Now What?
You've signed the papers, paid the movers and the new place is starting to feel like home. Game over right? Not quite. Let's now examine some final tips to make life as a new homeowner more fun and secure.- Keep saving.
With homeownership comes major unexpected expenses, like replacing the roof or getting a new water heater. Start an emergency fund for your home so that you won't be caught off-guard when these costs inevitably arise. (To make saving for your emergency fund a breeze, read Build Yourself An Emergency Fund.) - Perform regular maintenance.
With the large amount of money you're putting into your home, you'll want to make sure to take excellent care of it. Regular maintenance can decrease your repair costs by allowing problems to be fixed when they are small and manageable. - Ignore the housing market.
It doesn't matter what your home is worth at any given moment except the moment when you sell it. Being able to choose when you sell your home, rather than being forced to sell it due to job relocation or financial distress, will be the biggest determinant of whether you will see a solid profit from your investment. - Don't rely on making a killing on your home to fund your retirement.
Even though you own a home, you should still continue to save the maximum in your retirement savings accounts each and every year. Although it may seem hard to believe for anyone who has observed the fortunes some people made during the housing bubble, you won't necessarily make a killing when you sell your house. If you want to look at your home as a source of wealth in retirement, consider that once you've paid off your mortgage, the money that you were spending on monthly payments can be used to fund some of your living and medical expenses in retirement. (To learn how to get the most for your house when it is time to sell, check out Fix It And Flip It: The Value Of Remodeling.)
Conclusion
This brief overview should help put you on the path towards filling in any gaps in your home-buying knowledge. Remember that the more you educate yourself about the process beforehand, the less stressful it will be, and the more likely you will be to get the house you want for a price you can afford - and with a smile on your face.
Article courtesy of Investopedia.com - What type of home best suits your needs? You have several options when purchasing a residential property: a traditional single-family home, a townhouse, a condo, or a multi-family building with two to four units. Each option has its pros and cons, depending on your homeownership goals, so you need to decide which type of property will help you reach those goals. You can also save on the purchase price in any category by choosing a fixer-upper, although the amount of time, sweat equity and money involved to turn a fixer-upper into your dream home might be much more than you bargained for.
- Purchase and Sale Agreements in Costa Rica...explained simple.
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When acquiring land in Costa Rica, a document memorializing the agreement must be signed by both the buyer and seller. Typically, this document is known as ...
When acquiring land in Costa Rica, a document memorializing the agreement must be signed by both the buyer and seller. Typically, this document is known as a Purchase and Sale Agreement but sometimes it is called an Option Contract. The document should set out in detail the relative rights and obligations of the parties and any conditions required to be completed prior to the closing of the bargain. In Costa Rica, most buyers and sellers use corporate entitles to hold title and convey land.
Parties to an agreement should always consult an attorney to insure that the strictest standards are adhered to in order to protect their investments. Many contracts prepared by non attorneys are lacking the essential elements required by Costa Rican law to be enforceable. Some of the essential elements include: the full legal names of the parties or their corporate counterparts, the price (including escrow funds and incremental payment schedules, if any), the closing date, default provisions, designation of the Registered Escrow Agent and Conciliation or Arbitration Agreements. Other specifications that are unique to the particular transaction should likewise be documented in the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
Sometimes, when a transaction is based on “pre-construction prices”, care should be given by a purchaser to have the agreement reviewed by a competent attorney prior to signing. These types of sales carry the additional risk of the project not being completed on time or at all. Customized default/delay provisions are needed to protect the buyer. Further, Costa Rica, like other countries that adhere to the rule of law, requires permits for water, electricity, construction and other usual governmental regulatory requirements concerning the environment.
As our local Realtors are ethical and honest, they too believe that real estate transactions should be reviewed by attorneys to make sure that all the proper, relevant and necessary provisions are included to protect all parties. Title insurance is recommended. The title to the real estate should always be recorded in the Costa Rican National Registry by a licensed Public Notary.
Costa Ricans are sincere in their efforts to preserve the pristine beauty and the unique quality of life enjoyed by all who come to this wonderful land. - EXPOTUR InterNational
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EXPOTUR is the travel trade-mart of Costa Rica and the region, this year from May 8th to 10th for the industry visitors and a second part on 11 and 12 of May open to public. It offers all participants an excellent opportunity for finding new travel products and know a lot more about all regions of Costa Rica.
What is Expotur?
EXPOTUR is the travel trade-mart of Costa Rica and the region, this year from May 8th to 10th for the industry visitors and a second part on 11 and 12 of May open to public.
It offers all participants an excellent opportunity for finding new travel products and know a lot more about all regions of Costa Rica.With 28 uninterrupted years, it represents the best platform for those who want to put together a travel package containing excellent value, and at the same time receive a good return on their investment.
This event, organized by the Costa Rican Association of Professionals in Tourism -ACOPROT - gathers more than 300 representatives of tourism companies in Costa Rica and the region.
The variety and quality of tourism products and services is one of the major attractions for those who come looking for new products and programs for their clients.
The participation of sellers of products and services, focused in different segments of the tourist trade, allows buyers to select the companies which will offer them the best selection of products for their needs. Thus, the supply of services to choose from include, airlines, hotels, car rentals as well as specific products such as sports activities, weddings and honeymoons, sun and beach activities, eco-tourism, adventure, medical tourism, holistic tourism, and many others.
Much emphasis has been placed on meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions as well as corporate travel, educational tourism, senior tourism and cultural tourism.
The sellers represent all the tourist regions of Costa Rica and Central American countries.
The buyers consist of international wholesalers of three continents and in addition, some wholesale companies have been honouring us with their presence since the first edition of our event in 1985. This is without a doubt a sample of loyalty, effectiveness and the seriousness of EXPOTUR.
Also, to get familiar with the innovations and the new tourism offers of the country, Post Tours are available to buyers, so that they may experience the variety and quality of products offered in the Travel-mart. The consolidation of the event, plus a professional organization guarantees effective and quality negotiations.
Do not miss this opportunity to discover why EXPOTUR creates the perfect climate for you to connect with the best businesses of the tourism industry of the region. - EXPOTUR for public
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EXPOTUR is the travel trade-mart of Costa Rica and the region, this year from May 8th to 10th for the industry visitors and a second part on 11 and 12 of May open to public. It offers all participants an excellent opportunity for finding new travel products and know a lot more about all regions of Costa Rica.
What is Expotur?
EXPOTUR is the travel trade-mart of Costa Rica and the region.
EXPOTUR offers all participants an excellent opportunity for finding new travel products.
With 28 uninterrupted years, it represents the best platform for those who want to put together a travel package containing excellent value, and at the same time receive a good return on their investment.
This event, organized by the Costa Rican Association of Professionals in Tourism -ACOPROT - gathers more than 300 representatives of tourism companies in Costa Rica and the region.
The variety and quality of tourism products and services is one of the major attractions for those who come looking for new products and programs for their clients.
The participation of sellers of products and services, focused in different segments of the tourist trade, allows buyers to select the companies which will offer them the best selection of products for their needs. Thus, the supply of services to choose from include, airlines, hotels, car rentals as well as specific products such as sports activities, weddings and honeymoons, sun and beach activities, eco-tourism, adventure, medical tourism, holistic tourism, and many others.
Much emphasis has been placed on meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions as well as corporate travel, educational tourism, senior tourism and cultural tourism.
The sellers represent all the tourist regions of Costa Rica and Central American countries.
The buyers consist of international wholesalers of three continents and in addition, some wholesale companies have been honouring us with their presence since the first edition of our event in 1985. This is without a doubt a sample of loyalty, effectiveness and the seriousness of EXPOTUR.
Also, to get familiar with the innovations and the new tourism offers of the country, Post Tours are available to buyers, so that they may experience the variety and quality of products offered in the Travel-mart. The consolidation of the event, plus a professional organization guarantees effective and quality negotiations.
Do not miss this opportunity to discover why EXPOTUR creates the perfect climate for you to connect with the best businesses of the tourism industry of the region. - EXPOINDUSTRIA 2013
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An exhibition space and exchange between the main productive sectors of Costa Rica and the region, through a focused exhibition Metalworking companies, plastics, food, supplies, services and other manufacturing industries.
During this fair, different companies from all industrial activities will showcase their products and share the opportunity to do business with other companies, nationally and internationally.
• Industrial companies engaged in: Food and Beverage, Metalworking, Wood Products & Furniture, Non-metallic Mineral Products, Packaging, Textiles, Printing Industry, Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, and other manufacturing industries.
• Suppliers of machinery and equipment, supplies and services for the industry.
• National and international buyers.
• Exhibit Area (stands) and Metalworking Sector Showroom: will have 200 stands where companies can showcase their products to customers and potential buyers. In addition, we will Metalmecánico Showroom, a specially equipped hall for industries of this specific sector can exhibit their machinery in a comfortable and suits your needs.• Conference Program: to strengthen the four major themes for the Chamber of Industry and for industry in general, we decided to focus our conference program on the following topics: innovation, energy efficiency, and Human Resource Eco-efficiency.
• Center for Creating Business Roundtable and Chains: The business conference aims to enable networking through business agendas between the participating companies and visitors buyers, both local and international. Through the program by creating chains, small and medium enterprises have the opportunity to generate business linkages with large national and transnational entities. - Exphore, Hotels & Restaurants Expo.
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EXPHORE is the meeting point where national and international suppliers exhibit their products and services for the gastronomic and hotel industry. We are visited by more that 4,000 people from all parts of the country as well as international visitors.
If you want your business to be known, to increase your contacts and sales, or to improve, you must become a part of Exphore. By participating as an exhibitor you will have the opportunity to close deals and get to know more than 4,000 businessmen of the industry, so you can:
· Introduce and show new products and services
· Contact area distributors and clients
· Professional networking
· National and international buyer contacts.
· Opportunities for alliances
· Open new markets
· Position and reinforce the company’s image
· Get to know your direct competence
· Product demonstrations
· Post event successful negotiations - Hardware Expo: ExpoFerretera 2013
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National meeting and exhibition of hardware stores, construction materials and industry/home equipment .
When: From May 31 to June 2, 2013
Where: Pedregal Event Center, San Jose, Costa Rica.
Hardware stores/ Construction Materials / Equipment
- How to Organize your week and optimize your time.
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Organizing your week successfully can help you reduce and manage stress as well as ensure that appointments or important tasks are accomplished in a timely manner. The process should include both your personal and your work-life projects to give you a manageable "map for success" that prioritizes the most important activities during your week and also allows some extra space for the unexpected things that pop up.
Successful time management starts by being honest with yourself and setting realistic expectations. The well-organized week hinges on good time management. Here some basic suggestions that may help you:
1.Make a list of priorities for the week on a separate sheet of paper that is categorized by subtitles, such as work, family, personal. Anyway, paper stuill works but it's kind of 'too old school'. Organize your life in present times is easier than ever before. Take advantage of the nice features in phones or tablets, desktop apps like iCal, mail based services like Google Calendar or one of many great web-based services like Mind42, RememberTheMilk, Plaxo or RescueTime. You will maybe have to spend a few hours learning and getting used to the systems, but you will save a lot more time in the future ...and probably will become more efficient too.
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If you prefer the paper, mark the items on your list with the 'highlighter pen' selected for the things that need to be done on a daily basis. In your electronic/web-based app, change the font color or the background color, to denote daily task. Anyway, even the most simple time-managment tool or e-calendar will be full of features way beyond color marking. Just try some and you'll see...
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Organize your life and their items in subcategories like 'work', 'family', 'social life', etc in their order of importance.The tasks lists inside subcategories should start by the most important task to complete and the last number on the list should be the least important task to complete. Finish by numbering the personal and family subcategories the same way.
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In your lists, take the top three priority items from each subcategory that are also highlighted as daily tasks and or pencil them in your calendar in their consecutive days. In your e-calendar or app, choose "new event" and enter the priority items on their dates, setting notifications for any item that needs one.
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Record or enter the remaining top three to five priority items from each of the three subcategories on the days they need to be done.
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Evaluate the tasks scheduled for each day to ensure that you haven't over-scheduled a day or your week. If you have time left over and can add in additional items on certain days or even as a low-priority daily task, consider adding in what makes sense. Remember to prioritize some downtime for yourself each day.
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Add two or three "flexible" tasks at the bottom of each day just in case you have extra time one day and want to take on something you normally wouldn't be able to get to. Having a go-to list of flexible additional tasks will save you time, keep your priority tasks on target and prevent indecision on what other tasks you might have time to accomplish.
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Keep your priority list of tasks and refer to it at the end of your week to make the next week's priority task schedule. In your electronic calendar, you can simply drag the events that reoccur the next week into the following week on their correct day.
Tips & Warnings
• An over-scheduled week is as much a recipe for disaster as the unscheduled week. Be realistic about the amount of time each task requires and don't forget to prioritize personal time. To stay on task and keep your energy level high for each task, it's important to schedule time in your week for taking care of yourself. Physical exercise, healthy eating habits and free time with friends and family should be given priority on your list. Evaluate how well you've allotted yourself down-time during the week and make adjustments where you see needs. Using your selected tool with "notifications" to remind you of personal wellness tasks can help make them a priority.
• For any schedule to work well, you must be prepared for changes. Carry some form of your weekly schedule with you, whether it's electronic, or in a small notebook/planner and use a pencil to facilitate changes. Be prepared to make adjustments to your schedule during the week by referencing your schedule nightly. Having an organized schedule for the week can not benefit you if you don't refer to it, make adjustments to it and then stick to it.
Article writen by Kimberli Nalven, courtesy of eHow, a place where knowledge is awesome!