If you haven’t read Steps 1-6 Read this first.

Step 7: Become an expert at managing your time. Always do the most important tasks first; these are the ones that would make you stay late if you didn’t get them done. Getting them out of the way first will improve your chances of being able to leave on time.
Step 8: Become a master at delegating your work and training others. You WANT to make sure you are not the only one with the skills and knowledge or you will be the only one that gets called upon to handle those things. Also, know when to keep your mouth shut. The more people know what you can do, the more they will call on you. A know-it-all can quickly become a do it all.
Step 9: Say NO more often. Remember you can’t be in 2 places at once so when you say yes to the boss or the client you may be saying No to your spouse, children or health. Learn a few tips how to say no here.
Step 10: Know when to say; “That’s good enough”. Stop being a perfectionist. Ask yourself, “What is the big deal?” and “So what” more often. Staying late might make something perfect and you look like a great employee, but it also might make you a lousy spouse or parent. Weigh the cost.
Step 11: Take care of your health. Eat right, exercise and get plenty of rest. You will be surprised at how much easier the day seems to go when your mind and body are operating peak efficiency.
Step 12: Intentionally plan and keep social commitments. Relationships are important to our health and well being. Make it a point to expand your social network by inviting guests over, going to dinner or getting involved in a local meetup group.

Bonus Step and one I shouldn’t have to mention: Use Your Vacation & Comp Time! I have spoke with a number of people that were facing death and not one of them ever said they wished they worked more.

If you have some other ideas how to prevent from becoming addicted to work please leave them in the comment section for others to read.

Work Hard this week but……… Play and love your family Harder!

Make it a great week!

Bob

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