Text Box: 4 Tips to ‘Plan Your Way to Success’ Setting aside time to plan the week ahead can help relieve any stress you might be feeling as a result of unfinished business. It also allows an emotional release once the week is done and helps increase productivity. The following suggestions will help you come up with a good plan and learn how to stick with it: Prioritize by Importance: Planning provides a systematic method to increase productivity without sacrificing quality by establishing a hierarchy of needs. Make a list of “must do” versus “can do if time allows” items. Time Management: Experts agree the first step in time management is the ability to properly prioritize one’s time. Beside each item you listed above, indicate how long you expect the activity to take. Build in a little buffer by adding 10% more time to each activity to accommodate emergencies or unanticipated events. Stay on Track: Planning allows everyone to see the “big picture” while simultaneously outlining the details required to accomplish each task. Planning also keeps the lines of communication open and assures all stakeholders understand the proper process required to complete a job. Reward: Not only does good planning help increase productivity, but it also reduces stress, helps you relax and it increases personal satisfaction by giving you a sense of accomplishment. Lower blood pressure, less anxiety and greater focus keep your mental faculties and emotional well-being running like a well-oiled machine so you are able to accomplish more in less time. Take time to reward yourself and others for meeting goals and objectives each week.

How to Find Travel Deals  for the Holidays

Whether you are searching for the best price on flights, the most reliable carrier or simply want the best seat in the house, there are plenty of websites worth checking out.


Big Three Travel Sites

For one-stop holiday travel shopping, go to www.expedia.com, www.orbitz.com or www.travelocity.com where you can book a flight, reserve a hotel room and even rent a car.

Awesome Aggregators

To search for the best rates on flights, try out www.mobissimo.com, www.sidestep.com, www.quixo.com or www.bookingbuddy.com.

Discount Daredevils

If your travel plans are flexible, you may be able to snag flights that compete with cargo prices by going to www.hotwire.com, www.biddingfortravel.com or www.priceline.com. Sites like www.onetravel.com, www.travelzoo.com and www.lastminute.com also specialize in last-minute bookings.

Fare Forecasting

 If you’re worried about paying too much, go to newly created Bing Travel at www.bing.com/travel/. The site allows comparative price searches, fare forecasting and the ability to search multiple sites all at once.

 

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November 2009

News You Can Use

Charles J. Koehler & Associates

Your trusted realty source!

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