So what is an admin session and who can benefit from it?
If you have read the post about how an admin day can save your sanity then you know how it can help you stay on top of admin things.
We all lead busy lives and not everyone can have a whole day focused on this.
Maybe you have managed to get one admin day and realised how beneficial it is and feel frustrated at not being able to squeeze more productive days into your schedule.
How about scheduling or planning a block of time to focus on some of your admin tasks.
If you know that you need to get some things done and it has to be this week then check out the weekly plan and block some time for the tasks.
Even an hour can make a huge difference.
It is giving you a chance to collect the information you need and more importantly the time to get it done.
Have you thought about an admin session?
How long does a session last? The beauty of this is it is up to you.
We all lead different lives and have various responsibilities.
Why not try out an hour a week.
Contacting people and getting a reply it has to be done during the week as most places only work Monday to Friday.
That is a huge plus so you know you have to plan that session time during the week.
Weekend organising session
Why not set up an admin session during the weekend to focus on getting the paperwork and information ready for the phone call. You have everything in one place and are ready to go.
This will help you during the week and allow you more time to get things done.
The weekend could also be the time to focus on sorting and organising the paperwork. File away any new contracts or sit down with your diary or planner and get on top of things
Make a list of the things that you will need to do during the week and when.
Can you tie together some errands and make more effective use of your time?
Write down the appointments you have to make or questions you need to ask.
The session time could be an hour or less. This depends on what needs to be done and how much time you have.
There are no rules, right or wrong.
You are just finding out what works for you and what does not.
The benefits of a regular admin session
Feeling empowered is a huge bonus. Being on top of things and aware of what needs to be done and when is liberating.
Realising how much you can do within a short time frame is wonderful. Who knows what even 30 minutes can achieve if you allow yourself to focus on that alone.
Getting into the habit of using admin sessions during the week becomes routine and it frees up your mind to think of other things. No more distractions or procrastination. Not able to get to sleep as you realise that you forgot something else to do.
Some people utilise an admin session everyday.
In doing so they find themselves more productive with their time.
Why not give it a try and find out if it is something that you want to implement in your life.
