In my last several videos I talked about how to limit interruptions from clients and colleagues, but what if the problem is really you? One of the ways you can be the problem is not sticking with your own communications policies. When you first start setting your communications policies, it can take time for your …
Who interrupts you at work? In my last couple of videos, I talked about how lawyers can prevent interruptions from clients by setting a communications policy and not taking unplanned telephone calls. But what happens when the interruption comes not from clients, but from inside your own organization? Do any of these interruptions sound familiar? …
(Jump to video) Are unplanned phone calls interrupting your work? In this series of videos, I’ve been talking about distractions or interruptions and how they reduce your productivity and prevent you from focusing on your most important work. One of the most common distractions for lawyers is the telephone. I recommend that, whenever possible, you …
How do you deal with interruptions? In my last video I talked about keeping an interruption log to get a good idea of what interrupts you during your workday and how often. Today I’d like to talk about one source of those interruptions – your clients. Of course, your clients are important to you, and …
(Jump right to the video) How often are you interrupted at work? A 2018 study by the company RescueTime revealed that 98% of workers say they are interrupted at least a few times a day, and over 50% said that they were interrupted frequently throughout the day. Other studies show that when interrupted, it can …
Are you a procrastinator? Do you have some items that just sit on your to-do list forever and you just never get around to them? Recently I was doing a presentation on productivity and one of the attendees asked, “What do I do when I have tasks that I procrastinate on because I have anxiety …
Did you know that about 40% of our daily life is shaped by our habits? Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about habits, and that statistic comes from author Gretchen Rubin. Watch the video below (or scroll down to read) to learn how habits affect productivity. If you have seen many of my previous videos, …
Are you a control freak? Are you overwhelmed with work because you think you are the only one who can do everything, and do it right? As lawyers, we are perfectionists – we’re over-achievers, so if this sounds like you, you’re not alone. But you’re doing yourself, your staff, and your clients a disservice. And …
Do you have a don’t do list? What the heck is a “don’t do list?” Find out in this video – or scroll down to read more. A don’t do list is the opposite of a to-do list. A to-do list contains all of the items or tasks you want to complete – all of …
Hi, I’m Allison Johs, President of Legal Ease Consulting, where I help lawyers create more productive, more profitable, and more enjoyable law practices. In my last video, I talked about using a technique called time blocking to schedule time on your calendar to get important work done. I have found time blocking to be effective …
“Yard by yard, life is hard, but inch by inch, life’s a cinch.” I’m sure you’ve heard this saying before. But it’s a good reminder that when we focus on only one thing at a time, it’s much easier to see our progress and to stay motivated to keep going. Watch this short video or …
Is your to-do list out of control? The tool that comes to my rescue is my calendar. In this video, I talk to you about using your calendar effectively to make sure you get the most important things done. (Or to continue reading, just scroll down). This time of year, your to-do list can get …
I will be presenting two programs as part of this year’s Tech Summit with the New York State Br Association, both on Day 2 of the Summit (December 8, 2021) – Using Tech to Manage Your Time and Control Your Calendar Learn Outlook-specific strategies for many of the most common productivity needs of busy legal …
Are you a visual person? If so, today’s productivity tip is for you! Color coding important appointments and email messages in Outlook to help you manage your calendar and that mountain of email messages we all receive every day. Watch the video, or scroll down to read more. I don’t know about you, but when …
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