There are certain repetitive tasks that every professional must work through. Whether it is responding to emails, signatures, or formatting memos, many tasks can be made easier through the use of templates.
Ideally, you want to template anything that you think you might use again. There are many effective template programs available, but I choose to use TextExpander. With a simple keystroke designated by you, you can insert a saved template into any document. Efficiency expert Michael Hyatt notes that this is great way to charge through email responses that you would normally have to write out. By using a template response, you can save the time it would take to write it out, and just spend a few minutes personalizing the template format.
Templates can also be used when it comes to journaling. A common practice among professionals, journaling allows you to note specifics that may otherwise go unremembered. On days when you are struggling to get thoughts down, a journal template can provide the structure to stimulate valuable thoughts, so that you can keep track of your daily business happenings and ultimately become a more efficient and productive professional.
Don't fall behind the times. Adapt to the technology that we have at our fingertips and become the most productive person you can be. By doing so, you will have more time at the end of the day for the things that really matter.
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