1. Get a good night's rest.
  2. Do work that you love.
  3. Plan your work and work your plan.
  4. Take scheduled breaks.
  5. Don't spend unnecessary time trying to perfect perfection. Know when "good enough" is good enough.
  6. Build relationships before you need them so that when you do need help, people are willing.
  7. Routinize as much as possible.
  8. Let calls go into voicemail and close your e-mail when working on a tight deadline.
  9. Exercise regularly.
  10. Resist the urge to jump in and start projects before you've planned them out.


Now, with your instant messenger turned off, your to-do list prioritized and your lunch plans confirmed, you should be on your way to a much more productive and less stressful day.

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