Posted by admin | Posted in Graphic Design | Posted on 15-04-2009
If your a designer, whether working at an agency or off on your own freelancing chances are at some time or another you’ve found yourself working under incredibly intense pressure. The kind where you feel that if one more task or problem comes your way, you’ll burst from the sheer weight of it all.
If this describes a recent day you’ve had, don’t despair, tomorrow is a new day, but there are things you can do TODAY to keep the pressure under control and keep your sanity.
- Stop Checking Your Email: If you’re actively working on a project, complete it before checking your email again. Often, checking in to many times, will not only stop your production, but seeing the list of jobs piling up will only serve to weigh you down.
- Make Lists: When you do check your email make a To-Do list. Committing your work to a list will get it off your mind and allow you to concentrate on the task at hand. There are tons of easy to use Web apps for list keeping and organization. Find the system that works for you.
Remember the Milk
BackPackIt
Toodledo
TaDa List
Intuit Task Manager - Stay Organized: The more you organize your files and folders when you have time, the less stress you’ll have in the crunch times. Being able to quickly and efficiently find the files you’re looking for is one of the first steps to managing your workflow.
I’m sure everybody will have tips and tricks that work for them, but on a basic level and across the board, following these three basic principles will help to keep you sane!
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